Proof of Usefulness Report

BNY

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+636
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents BNY (Bank of New York Mellon), a global financial institution with immense real-world utility and reach, verified by the 'bny.com' email domain and founding date (1784). However, the submission quality is exceptionally low, containing erratic data (e.g., incorrect market cap, vague 'everyone' audience) and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the undeniable scale and importance of the entity (billions in revenue, global infrastructure) while heavily penalizing the poor evidence and lack of effort in the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+642.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.99
Final Score+636

Project Details

Project URL
bny.com
Description
We help make money work for the world — managing it, moving it and keeping it safe. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system, we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Today we help over 90% of Fortune 100 companies and nearly all the top 100 banks globally access the money they need. For more than 240 years we have partnered alongside our clients to create solutions that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere. Follow BNY on Instagram & X: @BNYglobal

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