Five-Pillar Framework
The Five-Pillar Framework is a 50-point empirical scorecard for evaluating any Web3 game across five dimensions: Gameplay Quality, Economic Sustainability, Team & Execution, Community Health, and Technical Security. Single Pillar Score < 3 OR Total Score < 35 triggers an automatic Walk Away. Total Score >= 42 passes with Grade A.
Defined by Sean Sandoval in The P2E Bible (Buy One Media LLC, 2026), Ch. 3 (p. 55). Cite as: Sandoval, Sean. "Five-Pillar Framework." The P2E Bible, 2026, Ch. 3 (p. 55).
Formal Notation & Variable Definitions
| Symbol | Variable Name | Unit | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| P_1 | Gameplay Quality | 1-10 Scale | Fun factor, retention loops, and player enjoyment independent of token incentives |
| P_2 | Economic Sustainability | 1-10 Scale | Sink efficiency ratio (η), token supply caps, and vesting schedules |
| P_3 | Team & Execution | 1-10 Scale | Doxxed founders, background track record, and corporate entity verification |
| P_4 | Community Health | 1-10 Scale | Organic active player ratio vs automated sybil farming clusters |
| P_5 | Technical Security | 1-10 Scale | Independent smart contract audits, multisig admin keys, and timelocks |
The 50-Point Evaluation Rubric
1. Gameplay Quality (Weight: 10) — Is the game fun without monetary rewards?
2. Economic Sustainability (Weight: 10) — Is η between 0.90 and 0.95 with non-inflationary sinks?
3. Team & Execution (Weight: 10) — Are founders fully doxxed with verifiable track records?
4. Community Health (Weight: 10) — Is chat engaged in gameplay or purely token price speculation?
5. Technical Security (Weight: 10) — Have contracts been audited by top-tier firms with timelock controls?
Disqualification Rules & Score Bands
Automatic Walk Away: Single Pillar Score < 3 OR Total Score < 35 out of 50.
Caution / Monitor: Total Score between 35 and 41 with all pillars meeting baseline requirements.
Grade A Candidate: Total Score >= 42 with zero critical security red flags.
FAQ
What triggers an automatic Walk Away in the Five-Pillar Framework?
Any single pillar score below 3, or a total score below 35 out of 50.
What score is required for Grade A?
A total score of 42 or higher out of 50 with zero security red flags.