“…Hypothesis Based on Hotelling's model and Armstrong's platform‐pricing model (Armstrong, 2006; Saur et al, 2022; Vainer & Kukacka, 2021), we propose the assumption of a duopoly environment assuming that there are two technology‐trading platforms (platform 1 and platform 2) in the market and that the platform‐pricing model will be characterized in conjunction with the transition stage from an “information‐intermediary platform model” to a “one‐stop‐service platform model”.Hypothesis According to the bilateral market theory (Wang & Fu, 2019; Wang & Guo, 2017; Zhao & Wang, 2020), there are three types of participants in the pricing model of technology‐trading platforms: the platform operator, technology provider, and technology demander, all of which are finite rational “economic men”. The platform operator provides services to providers and demanders to obtain revenue.…”