Proof of Usefulness Report

ALEX

Analysis completed on 1/8/2026

+272
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

ALEX (ALEX Lab) is a verified DeFi protocol on Bitcoin (via Stacks) that raised ~$15.8M and historically held $200M+ TVL. However, the project recently suffered a major security exploit (~$4M-$8M loss), causing its token and TVL to collapse (-99%). The submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccuracies, though the underlying technology is legitimate and innovative. The score reflects a 'distressed asset'—high technical innovation and market timing, but severely damaged traction and trust.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93
Audience Reach Impact+45
Technical Innovation+63
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+300
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+272

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ALEXis in the Blockchain Infrastructure Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Blockchain, Banking, Devops
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