Proof of Usefulness Report

Arnica

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+396
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Arnica is a high-utility software supply chain security platform with strong market relevance and technical merit (pipelineless scanning). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing incorrect data (project name 'SwiftShade', false traction claims 'most people'). While the underlying technology and company (Series A funded) are robust, the score is penalized for the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the entry and the apparent carelessness of the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+72.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+440.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+396

Project Details

Description
Software supply chain attacks have disrupted organizations and open-source projects at an increasing rate over the past 5 years, exposing the software supply chain as a critical aspect of an organization's security posture. It's prompted the need to protect developers, code, and developed products, which requires looking at a solution from multiple angles. Arnica integrates across your software supply chain and provides the necessary context, prioritization, ownership and actionability to proactively mitigate risks. In addition to providing complete (free!) reports around code risk (SAST, SCA, IaC), excessive permissions, low reputation 3rd party dependencies, code repository misconfigurations, anomalous developer behavior, and more, Arnica’s Pipelineless approach eliminates these risks in a blameless and shameless way by interacting directly with the developers in real-time to stop any new risks from entering your source code while also helping resolve your risks backlog.

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