Proof of Usefulness Report

Free TON

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+68
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Free TON', a project that officially rebranded to 'Everscale' in November 2021 to differentiate itself from the main Telegram Open Network (TON). The submission appears to rely on outdated branding and contains critically inaccurate claims. Specifically, the statement that 'most people have used my product' is objectively false, and the claimed market cap (~$11B) matches the competitor project 'The Open Network' (TON), not Free TON/Everscale (whose market cap is significantly lower). Due to the use of a deprecated identity, misleading financial data, and highly exaggerated traction claims, the project scores very low on the Proof of Usefulness scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+50
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+20
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+70
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+68

Project Details

Project URL
freeton.org
Description
Free TON is a decentralized blockchain platform that aims to provide a scalable and secure infrastructure for decentralized applications (dApps) and services. It is based on the Telegram Open Network (TON) technology, which was initially developed by Telegram. Free TON focuses on community-driven governance and development, allowing users to participate in decision-making processes and contribute to the platform's growth. The platform offers features such as fast transaction processing, low fees, and a high level of security, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in the blockchain ecosystem.

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