Proof of Usefulness Report

Aptos

Analysis completed on 1/12/2026

+617
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Aptos is a high-profile Layer 1 blockchain with significant market capitalization (~$4B) and legitimate technical innovations (Move, Block-STM). However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and misplaced data. While the project's real-world scale and utility warrant a high score (exceeding the 400-700 calibration range for large scale), the score is heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the form and the low quality of the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+90
Technical Innovation+142
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+677
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+616

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Aptos is building a Layer 1 blockchain designed with an emphasis on absolute safety, extensible scalability, and credible neutrality — values that we know firsthand and viscerally understand.\n\nNow, on the fourth iteration of the consensus protocol, we are confident that Aptos is capable of bringing affordability, decentralization, and speed to the daily lives of billions of internet users. It is the lowest latency, optimistically-responsive BFT protocol available, and it features a robust, on-chain reputation system and novel methods for parallel execution — a key enabler of speed at scale. We will rapidly deploy many key innovations in performance, functionality and improvements to the overall user experience and leverage our ability to do major upgrades seamlessly in the process.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Construction, Blockchain, Devops
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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