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5.26
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture1.782
Escape0.339
Key Structural Insight
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth8/10
Memory8/10
Action7/10
Process9/10
Network9/10
Closeness8/10
Portability4/10
Substitutability3/10
Human Fallback3/10
Org Depth7/10
Momentum5/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.7984 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.8000 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.7937 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2391 | 1 + 0.3·(σₖ + σₒ)/2 |
| Org-depth multiplier | 1.3500 | 1 + 0.5·o |
| Momentum multiplier | 1.1500 | 1 + 0.3·t |
| Total Capture | 1.7816 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.3317 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7205 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.3390 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 5.26 | 1.782 / 0.339 |
Scoring Rationale
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE8+1.31
FALL3-0.80
SUB3-0.80
PORT4-0.69
ACT7+0.52
DATA8+0.48
MEM8+0.48
PROC9+0.45
ORG7+0.39
NET9+0.36
MOM5+0.27
+ raises B (deepens lock-in)− lowers B (aids escape)
Comparable Platforms — Gaming & Entertainment (10 peers)
| # | Platform | Ticker | B-index | Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Steam | Private (Valve) | 5.32 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 02 | Roblox | RBLX | 4.79 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 03 | Google Play | GOOG | 3.94 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 04 | PlayStation Network | SONY | 3.64 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 05 | Epic Games | Private | 3.51 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 06 | Unity Technologies | U | 2.89 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 07 | Xbox/Game Pass | MSFT sub | 2.34 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 08 | Spotify | SPOT | 2.31 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 09 | Netflix | NFLX | 1.00 | TRANSITION | Profile → |
| 10 | Disney+ | DIS | 0.71 | TRANSITION | Profile → |