Proof of Usefulness Report

Capital Yield

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a dormant Helium validator service from the 2021 era. The submission contains objectively false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacks verifiable traction data. The technical utility described is largely obsolete due to Helium's migration to Solana, and the 'marketcap' figure provided is ambiguous and unverified. The submission quality is extremely low, suggesting a lack of serious active development.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+5.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
capitalyield.money
Description
Capital Yield currently provides services for passive cryptocurrency income, decentralized telecommunications solutions, and NFTs. Crypto Passive Income: - Capital Yield runs validator as a service for Helium ($HNT) and other cryptocurrencies. Our validators are non-custodial and offer a way for holders of $HNT to generate passive income through staking. - Capital Yield will be offering yield farming services in the near future (done on Binance Smart Chain or Ethereum network). Decentralized Telecommunications: - Capital Yield will be tackling the underserved IOT market through the deployment of HNT hotspots. In the future, we will be providing services for people who wish to build their own decentralized Wi-Fi/5G in the near future. For more info on Capital Yield's HNT miner program, please visit our discord: https://discord.gg/ut7z2EUS NFTs - Capital Yield is currently looking to partner with artists to make digital NFTs for company usage and selling purposes.

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