Disruption Definition
Disruptive technologies try to replace existing technologies or products by innovation. This has happened in the past quite often. Digital Cameras have mostly replaced analogue cameras or due to music streaming CDs are unnecessary by now. Fintechs try to replace banks (at least partly) with their innovative products and services.
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