Proof of Usefulness Report

Aion

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Aion' (The OAN), a blockchain project established in 2017. While the project has a verifiable history and achieved a significant market capitalization (~$75M+) during previous crypto cycles, the current submission contains severely hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The project appears to be in a state of low activity or dormancy compared to its peak. The score reflects historical technical validity heavily penalized by false traction claims, lack of current relevance, and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+31.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
theoan.com
Description
The Open Application Network solves the unintended consequences of platform economies. The OAN is an open source public infrastructure for the creation and hosting of Open Apps. Open Apps are programs that put users back in control and are universally accessible across platforms. The OAN is built on open standards and is owned by everyone that uses it.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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