Proof of Usefulness Report

Exa Protocol

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+195
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Exa Protocol is a legitimate, venture-backed startup developing a mobile-first decentralized storage network (similar to Filecoin but for mobile). While the project has verifiable backing from investors like Tribe Capital and a clear technical roadmap (Darwin L1, ExaDrive), the submission itself is of extremely poor quality. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false and severely damages credibility. The project is in the early stages (Testnet/Early Access) with a small team (~7), making it a promising but unproven venture. The score reflects the potential of the technology weighed against the lack of current adoption and the low-effort, hyperbolic submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Real World Utility Quality+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+70
Technical Innovation Quality+0.8
Evidence Of Traction+30
Evidence Of Traction Quality+1
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.8
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+206
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+195

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Exa Protocolis in the Enterprise Storage 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