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Fox just paid $22 billion for Roku — a seismic move that gives them control over the streaming gateway, letting them see what viewers watch and where ads land first. While Netflix once ruled by content and global subscriptions, the ad-driven future favors companies who own the platform layer. Roku’s open ecosystem made it attractive to Netflix — but antitrust nightmares would’ve blocked that deal. Fox, with its live sports and ad-supported model, gets the perfect distribution edge without the conflicts. They promise to keep Roku open to all — good news for the streaming world. For Netflix, the challenge is growing ads without owning the door. They’ve got the viewers — now they need to control the whole experience beyond their app.

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