Proof of Usefulness Report

ESET

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+562
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project is ESET, a globally established cybersecurity leader with verifiable traction protecting over 100 million users. While the real-world utility and market presence are undeniable (Tier 1 scale), the specific submission provided is of very low quality—citing 'everyone' as the audience and offering no concrete evidence or specific metrics. The score reflects the massive inherent value of the company, heavily penalized by the lack of effort and detail in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+158.3
Audience Reach Impact+101.3
Technical Innovation+68.0
Evidence Of Traction+114.3
Market Timing Relevance+56.7
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+503.6
Usefulness Multiplierx1.116
Final Score+562

Project Details

Project URL
eset.com
Description
When technology enables progress, ESET is here to protect it. Since its beginning, ESET cybersecurity software has empowered people to use IT to improve their lives and grow their businesses. A lot has changed over the three decades of ESET’s existence, but our ambition remains the same. We’ve grown into a global brand, protecting tens of millions of people and hundreds of thousands of companies worldwide. We continue to develop ways to protect the technology that enables progress and strive to make inevitable change a change for the better. Visit www.eset.com to learn 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