Proof of Usefulness Report

Endless West

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+610
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Endless West is a legitimate, venture-backed company (Series C, ~$95M funding) producing molecular spirits like Glyph. The project demonstrates high innovation and real-world traction significantly above the calibration baseline ($12M+ est. revenue vs $2M). However, the specific submission provided is of extremely low quality, featuring incorrect tags ('construction', 'film'), a pseudonym ('DeepWing'), and demonstrably false claims about reach ('most people'). The score reflects the high verifiable merit of the company, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and lack of substantiated evidence in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility21.25 (Weighted)
Audience Reach Impact9.0 (Weighted)
Technical Innovation17.1 (Weighted)
Evidence Of Traction11.25 (Weighted)
Market Timing Relevance7.5 (Weighted)
Functional Completeness0.25 (Weighted)
Subtotal663.5 (Scaled x10)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+610

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We're Endless West. Our first product, Glyph, is the only whiskey made at the molecular level.\n\nWhiskeys owe their flavor, aroma, and mouthfeel to hundreds, sometimes thousands, of molecules that develop during distillation and barrel aging. These are the building blocks of all spirits.\n\nTo make Glyph, we source these molecules directly from plants and yeasts, rather than obtaining them through distilling and aging. By using the same building blocks as conventional distillers, we create fine spirits through a process we’ve developed called note-by-note production.\n\nOur process is different, but our commitment to quality rivals the best in the business. Each component is meticulously tested for purity. Glyph is biochemically equivalent to the finest aged whiskies.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

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Technical Roadmap

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