Proof of Usefulness Report

Aave

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+535

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

The project 'Aave' is a widely recognized, market-leading DeFi lending protocol with verified billions in Total Value Locked (TVL) and high real-world utility. However, this specific submission is of very low quality, containing significant factual errors (e.g., launch date '2002', market cap '17M' vs actual ~$2B) and hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'). While the underlying project warrants a top-tier score (700+), the poor quality of the evidence and data provided in this submission necessitates a substantial penalty, resulting in a moderate score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5

Audience Reach Impact+126.0

Technical Innovation+81.0

Evidence Of Traction+106.25

Market Timing Relevance+95.0

Functional Completeness+5.0

Subtotal+650.75

Usefulness Multiplierx0.82

Final Score+535

Project Details

Project URL

aave.com

Description

Aave Labs is the original author and key contributor of the Aave Protocol and a software technology company founded by Stani Kulechov. The team builds blockchain-based products that power decentralized finance, including the Aave Protocol, the Aave-native stablecoin GHO, and Horizon, an institutional platform for borrowing against tokenized real-world assets. Aave is DeFi’s largest and most trusted lending protocol, where users can earn, borrow, save, and swap alongside millions of others worldwide.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline