Proof of Usefulness Report

ABC News

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+608
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project references 'go.com', a major legacy domain for Disney/ABC News, ensuring massive verifiable audience reach and traction (millions of users, billions in revenue). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, submitted by a user 'LunarShade' with vague claims ('most people', 'everyone') and no technical details. While the underlying entity fits the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration (400–700+), the score is heavily penalized by the 'Response Quality' and 'Quality Factors' due to the lack of specific evidence provided in the form. The score reflects the undeniable utility of the platform adjusted for the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+160.0
Technical Innovation+37.5
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+640
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+608

Project Details

Project URL
go.com
Description
Disney Connected and Advanced Technologies (DCAT) is responsible for technology strategy and management, central engineering, architecture, IT and technical operations for The Walt Disney Company including virtual worlds, flagship Web sites Disney.com, Disney Family.com, ABC.com and ESPN.com. DCAT provides services in both platform engineering and web operations. Platform engineering includes Content Management Systems, UGC Enforcement Platform, E-commerce, Video Distribution Technology, Registration, Advertising Systems and Data Warehouse & Reporting. The DCAT web operations teams focus on Servers & Hosting and Network Connectivity. DCAT teams are located in Seattle, Bristol, N. Hollywood, Glendale, New York, Burbank, and Orlando.

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