Proof of Usefulness Report

Between the Hacks

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Between the Hacks' suffers significantly from hyperbolic and unverifiable claims. Asserting that 'most people have used my product' for a niche cybersecurity blog is objectively false and severely damages credibility. While the project has existed since 2012, indicating some longevity, the lack of verifiable traffic data, the confusing financial metric ('all time marketcap' for a blog), and the standard technical implementation (a blog) result in a low score. The project falls into the 'Minimal Traction/Red Flags' category due to the disconnect between claims and reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+22

Project Details

Description
Between The Hacks is a cybersecurity blog for anyone who uses a computer.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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