Proof of Usefulness Report

CESS

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project (CESS - Cumulus Encrypted Storage System) appears to be a legitimate Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network (DePIN) project with venture funding and active testnet participation. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and lacking specific technical details. While the underlying technology and market timing are promising, the poor quality of the application and exaggerated traction claims significantly penalize the Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+35
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+37
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CESSis in the Enterprise Storage Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Energy Solutions
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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