Round 1 Winners!
Proof of Usefulness Report

Datavault Inc.

Analysis completed on 3/19/2026

+66
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission juxtaposes a highly corporate, buzzword-heavy description (AI, Web 3.0, Digital Twins) with glaringly contradictory and unsubstantiated form responses (claiming an audience of 'everyone', 'most people have used my product', and a launch date of 1967). The technical implementation is lazily defined as 'Internet' and verifiable traction is non-existent despite claims of a $2.5M market cap. While the targeted sectors are highly relevant in the current market, the severe lack of credible evidence and exceptionally poor response quality warrant a bottom-tier score indicating minimal to zero reliable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+40.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+66

Project Details

Description
Datavault AI™ (Nasdaq: DVLT) is leading the way in AI driven data experiences, valuation and monetization of assets in the Web 3.0 environment. The company’s cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions with a collaborative focus in its Acoustic Science and Data Science Divisions. Datavault AI's Acoustic Science Division features WiSA®, ADIO® and Sumerian® patented technologies and industry-first foundational spatial and multichannel wireless HD sound transmission technologies with IP covering audio timing, synchronization and multi-channel interference cancellation. The Data Science Division leverages the power of Web 3.0 and high-performance computing to provide solutions for experiential data perception, valuation and secure monetization. Datavault AI's cloud-based platform provides comprehensive solutions serving multiple industries, including HPC software licensing for sports & entertainment, events & venues, biotech, education, fintech, real estate, healthcare, energy and more. The Information Data Exchange® (IDE) enables Digital Twins, licensing of name, image and likeness (NIL) by securely attaching physical real-world objects to immutable metadata objects, fostering responsible AI with integrity. Datavault AI’s technology suite is completely customizable and offers AI and Machine Learning (ML) automation, third-party integration, detailed analytics and data, marketing automation and advertising monitoring. The company is headquartered in Beaverton, OR. Learn more about Datavault AI at www.DVLT.ai.

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