Proof of Usefulness Report

Archer Daniels Midland

Analysis completed on 1/13/2026

+777
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The project represents Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), a Fortune 50 global food processing and commodities trading corporation. With $90B+ in revenue and a team of 40k+, it scores at the absolute maximum for Traction and Audience Reach. However, the specific submission quality is low (using a handle 'LunarStorm', confusing market cap for revenue, and one-line descriptions), which incurs penalties in the Response Quality and Innovation evidence sections. Despite the informal submission, the undeniable real-world utility and massive scale of ADM necessitate a score significantly surpassing the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+72
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+844
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+777

Project Details

Project URL
adm.com
Description
Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) is a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world's premier agricultural origination and processing company. With a history dating back to 1902, ADM leverages its extensive network of processing facilities, transportation services, and innovation centers to transform crops into products that serve vital needs for food, beverages, industrial applications, and more. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation, working to create solutions that improve the quality of life for people around the world. ADM's operations span the globe, providing essential ingredients and solutions to customers in over 170 countries.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Climatetech, Entrepreneurship, Food Beverages
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