Proof of Usefulness Report

CodeNotary

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+641
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CodeNotary is a highly legitimate Series C cybersecurity company (raised ~$46M) with significant real-world traction, including defense and banking clients. While the project itself demonstrates exceptional utility and technical innovation (immudb), the submission quality was poor, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'film') and lacking verifiable evidence. The score reflects the high value of the technology and verified market presence, penalized slightly for the low-effort submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+720
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+641

Project Details

Project URL
Description
\"CodeNotary, provided by vChain Inc., is the leading Open Source trust solution that delivers tamperproof integrity for all digital assets. Via immutable notarization and authentication, from code to production, it builds continuous trust in the entire DevOps process. CodeNotary today already processes over 10 million code and container authentications every single month.\"
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Devops, Film
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