The role of digital platforms in the contemporary world

In this article the key components of the new digital economy are considered - digital platforms. The role of digital platforms and their quality of work in the modern world is analyzed. They represent a business model characteristic of the digital economy. The platform provides participants with a number of amenities, automatically generates a level of trust between them, and most importantly - allows sellers and buyers of goods / services to quickly find each other, quickly conclude a deal and make calculations.