Proof of Usefulness Report

Corelight

Analysis completed on 1/18/2026

+731
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Corelight is a major Series E cybersecurity company with ~$100M ARR and a verified ~$900M valuation (April 2024). While the submission text was informal and lacked detail, the underlying entity is a market leader in Network Detection and Response (NDR) based on the Zeek framework. The claim of 'marketcap: 900000000' is accurate regarding its valuation. The project demonstrates exceptional utility and traction, far exceeding the quality of the submission form itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+812
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+731

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We make the world's networks safer by providing a rich, unique data source for network traffic analysis.
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