Proof of Usefulness Report

Calimero

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+315
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Calimero Network is a verifiable, high-potential infrastructure project (backed by $8.5M Seed funding from Khosla Ventures and NEAR Foundation) offering private sharding solutions. However, the PoU submission itself was of exceptionally poor quality, containing false claims about reach ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the strong verifiable reality of the project's backing and technology, heavily penalized by the submission's inaccuracy and current lack of broad user adoption compared to established baselines.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+18
Technical Innovation+76
Evidence Of Traction+60
Market Timing Relevance+48
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+294
Usefulness Multiplierx1.07
Final Score+315

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Calimero allows you to spin your private network and deploy blockchain applications. It enables businesses to remain private and scale while leveraging all the benefits of public blockchain.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Blockchain
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