Proof of Usefulness Report

ArcBlock

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+345
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

ArcBlock is a legitimate, established blockchain project (launched 2017) with verifiably innovative technology (Blocklets, OCAP) and a market capitalization of ~$20M. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing false claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data ('marketcap: null'). While the project has survived the crypto winter and maintains active development, its actual user adoption is niche (developers) rather than the claimed 'everyone'. The score reflects the project's technical merit and survival, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility52.0 (Weight: 2.5 -> 130.0)
Audience Reach Impact15.0 (Weight: 2.0 -> 30.0)
Technical Innovation80.0 (Weight: 1.5 -> 120.0)
Evidence Of Traction28.0 (Weight: 2.5 -> 70.0)
Market Timing Relevance55.0 (Weight: 1.0 -> 55.0)
Functional Completeness5.0 (Weight: 0.5 -> 2.5)
Subtotal+407.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+345

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ArcBlock is a decentralized developer platform focused on creating a blockchain ecosystem for building and deploying decentralized applications. Their platform integrates blockchain technology with cloud computing, enabling applications to run on multiple blockchain fabrics and significantly improving developer and user experiences. ArcBlock provides tools and services to simplify the development and deployment of decentralized applications (DApps), aiming to make blockchain technology more accessible and practical.

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