PLATFORM PROFILEGOOG
Google Play
3.94
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture1.569
Escape0.399
Key Structural Insight
Nominally open but Play Services create invisible dependency layer.
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth7/10
Memory7/10
Action7/10
Process8/10
Network9/10
Closeness8/10
Portability4/10
Substitutability4/10
Human Fallback4/10
Org Depth6/10
Momentum6/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.7244 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.7000 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.7483 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2172 | 1 + 0.3·(σₖ + σₒ)/2 |
| Org-depth multiplier | 1.3000 | 1 + 0.5·o |
| Momentum multiplier | 1.1800 | 1 + 0.3·t |
| Total Capture | 1.5690 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.4000 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7465 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.3986 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 3.94 | 1.569 / 0.399 |
Scoring Rationale
3.5M+ apps. Sideloading possible but under 5% usage. Google Play Services create invisible dependency most Android apps require.
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE8+0.98
PORT4-0.50
SUB4-0.50
FALL4-0.50
ACT7+0.40
DATA7+0.40
MEM7+0.40
PROC8+0.37
ORG6+0.30
NET9+0.27
MOM6+0.20
+ raises B (deepens lock-in)− lowers B (aids escape)
Comparable Platforms — Gaming & Entertainment (7 peers)
| # | Platform | Ticker | B-index | Zone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Apple App Store | AAPL | 6.13 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 02 | Steam | Private (Valve) | 5.32 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 03 | Roblox | RBLX | 4.79 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 04 | PlayStation Network | SONY | 3.64 | BLACK HOLE | Profile → |
| 05 | Spotify | SPOT | 2.31 | EVENT HORIZON | Profile → |
| 06 | Netflix | NFLX | 1.00 | GROWING GRAVITY | Profile → |
| 07 | Disney+ | DIS | 0.71 | GROWING GRAVITY | Profile → |