Proof of Usefulness Report

Exidio

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate decentralized VPN (dVPN) initiative (Exidio/Sentinel) with high theoretical utility and relevance in the Web3 privacy space. However, the submission itself is of critically low quality. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false and undermine credibility. While the team size (30) and underlying technology suggest a viable operation, the lack of verifiable metrics and the hyperbolic statements result in a severe penalty to the final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.00
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+6.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+45.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
exidio.co
Description
Take control of your online privacy and security. As the leader in transparent, end-to-end encrypted VPN technology, Exidio builds beautiful applications empowering consumers and businesses to reclaim their digital privacy and security. Leveraging open-sourced code and decentralized networks, Exidio is bringing a new paradigm of transparency to the VPN space. Download our application to access websites and stream videos from around the world, reclaim your online security, and free yourself from third-party surveillance. Exidio - Bringing Secure Access to Web 3.0

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