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Proof of Usefulness Report

Basilisk

Analysis completed on 3/22/2026

+416
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

BASILISK demonstrates verifiable elite traction in the esports domain, fielding world champions like Serral and Reynor, and establishing credible partnerships with Caltech and The Planetary Society to promote STEM. While their reach via creators like Kyle Hill is substantial, the submission contained exaggerated or meme claims regarding revenue and team size, slightly diminishing the response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+120
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+187.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+472.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+416

Project Details

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Description
BASILISK believes the world needs more scientists to tackle humanity's many challenges. We use esports to introduce gamers to curiosity and process, the building blocks of Science. We are home to esports world champions such as Serral and Reynor, who inspire our fans to ask the critical question, “How can I improve?” BASILISK creators encourage self-improvement and inclusivity, creating a community for STEM enthusiasts and the STEM-curious. We then celebrate Science with events like rocket launch watch parties. We do Science, using machine learning and performance psychology to discover and train our players and creators, leading to remarkable success. To root for BASILISK is to root for Science.

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

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