Proof of Usefulness Report

Comm

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+63
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Comm is a legitimate, venture-backed (Seed ~$5M) project building a privacy-focused messaging protocol using a novel 'keyserver' architecture. While the technical vision is innovative and addresses a genuine problem (E2E encryption for complex apps), the submission itself is of very low quality, containing factually incorrect claims about traction (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the project's strong technical foundations and financial backing, heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable mass adoption and the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+3
Technical Innovation+16
Evidence Of Traction+12
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+59
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+63

Project Details

Project URL
Description
E2E encryption only works for simple chat apps today. The reason is that sophisticated apps need a server layer, and that server layer needs access to plaintext. Comm's solution is the keyserver: a private server that functions as a personal data OS for consumers. Our long-term goal is to replace the cloud with a federated network of keyservers.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Messaging Communications, Cloud Computing, Blockchain
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