Proof of Usefulness Report

Aleph Zero

Analysis completed on 1/8/2026

+295
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Aleph Zero is a legitimate, scientifically grounded Layer 1 blockchain with significant technical innovation (peer-reviewed DAG/consensus) and a verifiable market presence ($200M+ valuation). However, the project submission itself was of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing data. While the external reality of the project warrants a high score for innovation and utility, the score is heavily penalized by the poor evidence of traction and response quality provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21
Audience Reach Impact+12
Technical Innovation+16
Evidence Of Traction+12
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+280
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+295

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Aleph Zero is a peer-reviewed DAG platform that’s scalable, fast, and developer-friendly. The blockchain stack is inherited from Substrate.\n\nWe're building a Proof-of-Stake public blockchain with private smart contracts built by a world-class team that aims to reach mass adoption of Distributed Ledger Technology.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Blockchain, Decentralization, Developer Tools
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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