Proof of Usefulness Report

Cyphlens

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+545
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Cyphlens is a legitimate, venture-backed cybersecurity startup (raised $3.8M Seed in Dec 2025 from Salesforce Ventures and others) focusing on 'visual encryption' to secure data on-screen. Despite the high-quality underlying technology and strong backing, the submission itself was of very poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate terminology ('marketcap' used for funding). The project scores highly on technical innovation and market timing due to the relevance of anti-screen-scraping tech in the AI era. Traction is solid for a seed-stage company (partnerships with XTRM and enterprise pilots), though the user's claim of 'everyone' is rejected.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+6.4
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+606.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+545

Project Details

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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