PLATFORM PROFILERBLX
Roblox
4.79
B-index (V3.1)
BLACK HOLE
Capture1.645
Escape0.343
Key Structural Insight
Metaverse that works. Bilateral lock-in with fastest growth in gaming.
Eleven-Parameter Profile
Data Depth7/10
Memory7/10
Action7/10
Process7/10
Network9/10
Closeness9/10
Portability2/10
Substitutability3/10
Human Fallback5/10
Org Depth4/10
Momentum8/10
Capture Escape Extended
V3.1 Decomposition
| Component | Value | Formula |
|---|---|---|
| CES₄ capture core | 0.7000 | CES(d, m, a, p) |
| Knowledge synergy σₖ | 0.7000 | √(d · m) |
| Operability synergy σₒ | 0.7000 | √(a · p) |
| Synergy boost | 1.2100 | 1 + 0.3·(σₖ + σₒ)/2 |
| Org-depth multiplier | 1.2000 | 1 + 0.5·o |
| Momentum multiplier | 1.2400 | 1 + 0.3·t |
| Total Capture | 1.6447 | c·(1+0.5n)·core·syn·org·mom |
| CES₃ escape core | 0.3219 | CES(x, s, h) |
| Feedback attenuation | 0.7550 | max(0.3, 1 − 0.35·core) |
| Total Escape | 0.3430 | ε + escCore · feedback |
| B = Capture / Escape | 4.79 | 1.645 / 0.343 |
Scoring Rationale
144M DAU. Bilateral: players invest Robux/avatar, developers build businesses. 18-34 growing 50%+ YoY. No content portability for creators.
Parameter Sensitivity
MARGINAL B-INDEX CHANGE PER ±1 SCORE SHIFT
CLOSE9+1.07
PORT2-0.94
SUB3-0.75
FALL5-0.57
DATA7+0.48
MEM7+0.48
ACT7+0.48
PROC7+0.48
ORG4+0.40
NET9+0.33
MOM8+0.23
+ 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 | Google Play | GOOG | 3.94 | 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 → |