Proof of Usefulness Report

Coalfire

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a critical identity mismatch: the Project Name and URL refer to 'Coalfire' (a cybersecurity compliance firm), while the Description and 'About' text copy the mission statement of 'Wickr' (an encrypted messaging platform acquired by AWS). While Coalfire is a verified, high-value entity with significant market presence, the submission itself is incoherent and contains inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and a nonsensical '17000000 marketcap'). The score reflects the legitimacy of the underlying brand but is heavily penalized for the conflicting information and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+70
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+60
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+70
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+75
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+33.63
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
coalfire.com
Description
Wickr's mission is to secure the world's most critical communications. Wickr provides the highest standard of encryption trusted by millions worldwide. In the workplace and out in the field, Wickr enables end users to communicate securely and protect their privacy while providing IT organizations the administrative controls needed to deploy at scale and provides flexible options and controls for information governance and compliance for regulated industries. To learn more, visit www.wickr.com.

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