Proof of Usefulness Report

Defense One

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+518
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project refers to 'Defense One', a legitimate, established, and influential media brand in the U.S. defense sector (part of GovExec). However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (Reach: 'everyone'), false traction statements ('most people have used my product'), and nonsensical financial data ('marketcap: 17000000' in revenue field). The score balances the high real-world utility and verified status of the actual entity with significant penalties for the unreliable and unprofessional submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+577
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+518

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Defense One delivers news, breaking analysis, and ideas on the topics and trends defining a new era in U.S. defense and national security. We publish news and commentary and hold live and virtual events. Defense One is part of GovExec, an information company that helps contractors and government leaders support each other.

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