PLATFORM PROFILEBABA
Alibaba/Taobao
4.97
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture1.713
Escape0.345
Key Structural Insight
In China, approaches Amazon-level through Alipay + logistics + marketplace. Outside China, much weaker.
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth8/10
Memory7/10
Action7/10
Process8/10
Network9/10
Closeness8/10
Portability3/10
Substitutability3/10
Human Fallback4/10
Org Depth8/10
Momentum5/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.7492 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.7483 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.7483 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2245 | 1 + 0.3·(σₖ + σₒ)/2 |
| Org-depth multiplier | 1.4000 | 1 + 0.5·o |
| Momentum multiplier | 1.1500 | 1 + 0.3·t |
| Total Capture | 1.7132 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.3317 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7378 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.3448 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 4.97 | 1.713 / 0.345 |
Scoring Rationale
Taobao+Tmall dominate China. Alipay (1B+ users). Cainiao logistics. Seller ratings non-portable. But Pinduoduo raising s in China.
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE8+1.24
PORT3-0.76
SUB3-0.76
FALL4-0.66
MEM7+0.50
ACT7+0.50
DATA8+0.46
PROC8+0.46
ORG8+0.35
NET9+0.34
MOM5+0.26
+ raises B (deepens lock-in)− lowers B (aids escape)