PLATFORM PROFILEMA
Mastercard
8.14
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture2.001
Escape0.246
Key Structural Insight
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth7/10
Memory7/10
Action8/10
Process9/10
Network9/10
Closeness9/10
Portability2/10
Substitutability2/10
Human Fallback2/10
Org Depth8/10
Momentum5/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.7728 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.7000 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.8485 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2323 | 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 | 2.0009 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.2000 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7295 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.2459 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 8.14 | 2.001 / 0.246 |
Scoring Rationale
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE9+1.81
PORT2-1.69
SUB2-1.69
FALL2-1.69
DATA7+0.78
MEM7+0.78
ACT8+0.74
PROC9+0.69
ORG8+0.58
NET9+0.56
MOM5+0.42
+ raises B (deepens lock-in)− lowers B (aids escape)
Comparable Platforms — Fintech & Payments (12 peers)
| # | Platform | Ticker | B-index | Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Visa | V | 8.82 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 02 | M-Pesa | SCOM.NR | 8.16 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 03 | Nubank | NU | 5.21 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 04 | Adyen | ADYEN.AS | 5.10 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 05 | Stripe | Private | 3.67 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 06 | Plaid | Private | 2.89 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 07 | Revolut | Private | 2.87 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 08 | Block (Square) | XYZ | 2.81 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 09 | Wise | WISE.L | 1.80 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 10 | Marqeta | MQ | 1.52 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 11 | Robinhood | HOOD | 1.16 | TRANSITION | Profile → |
| 12 | PayPal | PYPL | 1.14 | TRANSITION | Profile → |