From an early age, we’re taught that sharing is caring. But companies such as Airbnb and Uber are proving that sharing is also big money.

The size of the global sharing economy was approximately $15 billion in 2014, and it’s projected to reach $335 billion by 2025. As the sharing economy grows, it’s going to spur new tools and services and touch even more aspects of our lives.

In this article, TX Zhuo explains the origins of the sharing economy and predicts the next wave of innovation.