Proof of Usefulness Report

Audiokinetic

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+687
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Audiokinetic is a verified industry leader (subsidiary of Sony) providing Wwise, the standard middleware for interactive audio in gaming. Despite a low-effort submission with generic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and potentially erroneous financial data ('marketcap: 17000000' likely inaccurate or mislabeled), the project's real-world utility, massive verifiable traction in the AAA game industry, and technical sophistication warrant a high score. The score is penalized significantly for response quality but buoyed by the company's undeniable market dominance.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility25)
Audience Reach Impact20)
Technical Innovation15)
Evidence Of Traction25)
Market Timing Relevance10)
Functional Completeness5)
Subtotal+828.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+687

Project Details

Project URL
audiokinetic.com
Description
Audiokinetic is the leading provider of cross-platform audio solutions for interactive media and gaming, and sets new standards in interactive audio production for location-based entertainment, automotive, consumer electronics, and training simulation. A trusted and strategic partner to the world’s largest interactive media developers and OEMs, Audiokinetic has a long-established ecosystem of allies within the audio industry and amongst platform manufacturers. The company’s middleware solutions include the award-winning Wwise® and SoundSeed®, as well as Wwise Automotive™ and Strata™. Audiokinetic, a Sony Group Company, is headquartered in Montréal, Canada, has subsidiaries in Tokyo, Japan, Shanghai, China, and Hilversum, Netherlands, as well as Product Experts in the USA.

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