Proof of Usefulness Report

Carbon Black

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+489
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents Carbon Black, a recognized leader in enterprise cybersecurity and EDR solutions. However, the submission data itself is of extremely low quality, containing marketing fluff ('defense that goes to 11'), hyperbolic claims ('audience: everyone'), and vague technical details. While external verification confirms the project's high utility, unicorn-level valuation, and market dominance (rescuing the score from zero), the specific Proof of Usefulness is severely penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence and unprofessional response quality provided in the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+142.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+63.75
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+526.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+489

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Your backstage pass to the most epic cybersecurity solutions on the market for Endpoint, Network, Data and Cloud security. Featuring worldwide (yet local-to-you) partner experts with the chops to deliver enterprise-grade security, whether you're a solo act or a supergroup. Be first in line to experience defense that goes to 11.

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