Proof of Usefulness Report

Fly.io

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+617
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Fly.io is a high-utility, Series C funded edge cloud platform with significant real-world adoption, positioning it well above the 'Comparable scale' baseline. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), vague technical descriptions ('Internet'), and inaccurate financial data ($17M market cap vs. actual >$100M funding). The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the project's success and technology, while the penalties in 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' reflect the poor input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+142.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+726
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+617

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Run web, AI, & app servers close to your users on CPUs and GPUs. Deploy and scale your app in minutes at https://fly.io/speedrun.

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