Proof of Usefulness Report

BLST Security

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While BLST Security appears to be a legitimate seed-stage startup offering API security solutions (including the open-source tool 'Cherrybomb'), the submission itself is of extremely poor quality. The user provided false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), and failed to provide any verifiable metrics. The low score reflects the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission, despite the project's potential validity in the API security market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+15
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
BLST platform provides discovery and observability, API security posture management, and ongoing monitoring
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Developer Tools, Leadership
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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