Proof of Usefulness Report

Balbix

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+614
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Balbix is a highly successful Series C cybersecurity company with over $100M in funding and significant enterprise traction (Fortune 100 clients). However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'audience reach: everyone', 'most people have used my product'). While the project's real-world utility and verified market position argue for a high score (700+), the laziness and inaccuracy of the submission data necessitated severe Quality Factor penalties, particularly in Audience Reach and Evidence of Traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+108
Evidence Of Traction+118
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+646
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+614

Project Details

Project URL
balbix.com
Description
Balbix uses specialized AI algorithms to discover and analyze the enterprise attack surface to give a 100x more accurate view of breach risk.\n\nBalbix also provides a prioritized set of actions that you can take to transform your cybersecurity posture and reduce cyber-risk by 95% or more, while making your security team 10x more efficient.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Automation, Cybersecurity Services-And-Products, Threat Intelligence
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