Proof of Usefulness Report

Cerbos

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+523

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

The project 'Cerbos' is a high-utility, open-source authorization layer with significant external traction ($11M funding, 4.2k GitHub stars), despite the submission containing poor quality data (incorrect name 'DeepFang', false reach claims). The evaluation prioritizes the verifiable merits of the Cerbos technology and its market position over the low-effort submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5

Audience Reach Impact+50.0

Technical Innovation+123.0

Evidence Of Traction+100.0

Market Timing Relevance+80.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+568

Usefulness Multiplierx0.92

Final Score+523

Project Details

Project URL

http://www.cerbos.dev

Description

Cerbosis in the Software Libraries Industry

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