Proof of Usefulness Report

BitTorrent

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+705

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

BitTorrent is a legendary decentralized protocol with undeniable global utility and reach. However, the submission itself was of low quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone') and missing data points. The score reflects the massive verifiable scale and technical innovation of the project, heavily penalized by the poor 'Response Quality' and lack of specific evidence in the submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237

Audience Reach Impact+156

Technical Innovation+135

Evidence Of Traction+142

Market Timing Relevance+60

Functional Completeness+2

Subtotal+734

Usefulness Multiplierx0.96

Final Score+705

Project Details

Project URL

bittorrent.com

Description

We're the creators of the BitTorrent protocol, and make µTorrent, both the desktop and mobile versions. We are working on several exciting new projects for desktop/web and mobile, most notably µTorrent Web: https://www.utorrent.com/utweb-index

Audience Reach

everyone

Target Users

everyone

Technologies

Decentralization, Web Development

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