Proof of Usefulness Report

coana

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+672
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Coana is a legitimate, high-value static analysis company specializing in 'reachability analysis' to reduce vulnerability false positives. Founded by researchers from Aarhus University in 2022, the company was acquired by Socket in April 2025, validating its technology and market value. Despite the submission's poor quality (incorrect name 'WhisperGale', hyperbolic traction claims, and vague description), the underlying project demonstrates exceptional technical innovation and successful exit traction. The score reflects the high utility and proven success of Coana, severely penalized only in the 'Response Quality' metric due to the submitter's lack of effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+162
Evidence Of Traction+238
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+776
Usefulness Multiplierx0.866
Final Score+672

Project Details

Project URL
Description
coanais in the Application Development Tools Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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