Proof of Usefulness Report

DL News

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+51
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

DL News is a verifiable digital assets news publication with a legitimate team (~30 staff) and market presence, operating the B2B arm 'DL Research'. However, the submission quality is extremely low, featuring hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., audience reach 'everyone', traction 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying entity has real-world utility and verified backing, the PoU score is heavily penalized due to the lack of serious evidence provided in the submission and the discrepancy between the inputs and reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+7.0
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+10.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+51

Project Details

Project URL
Description
DL Research is the commercial arm of DL News, providing corporations, governments, and individuals with bespoke reports, intelligence, and custom content covering the digital assets industry.

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