Proof of Usefulness Report

Ejabberd

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+678
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Ejabberd is a foundational open-source infrastructure project powering massive real-time communication platforms (including WhatsApp and Nintendo). While the submission itself is extremely vague and lacks data ('marketcap: 50000' appears to be an error or joke), external verification confirms it handles billions of users indirectly. The project scores exceptionally high on utility and reach, but the score is significantly penalized by the lack of evidence provided in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+16.0
Technical Innovation+12.825
Evidence Of Traction+14.25
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+74.325
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+678

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ejabberd is an XMPP server (Jabber server), MQTT broker and SIP gateway built to create awesome realtime services like massive chat, instant communication, IoT and more.

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