Social Velocity Index
Measure viral momentum in real-time
Overview
Tracks the speed and acceleration of topic spread across social platforms to identify emerging trends before they peak.
What It Does
Measures how quickly topics, hashtags, and narratives are spreading across social platforms. Calculates velocity (rate of spread) and acceleration (change in velocity) to predict viral potential.
Why It Matters
Velocity matters more than volume. A topic accelerating from 100 to 1000 mentions is more predictive than one stable at 10,000. Early velocity detection enables positioning before peak attention.
How It Works
Tracks mention counts across time windows, calculates first and second derivatives of spread, and compares to historical viral patterns to predict trajectory.
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Run this analytical framework on any Polymarket or Kalshi event contract.
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