Proof of Usefulness Report

Future

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+414
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission contains a critical contradiction: the URL, revenue metrics ($750M market cap), and launch date (1985) belong to Future plc (a major global media conglomerate), but the description text refers to 'The Future US' (a separate nonprofit launching in 2024). The evaluation prioritizes the verifiable domain and financial data (Future plc) but applies a significant penalty to Quality Factors due to the incoherent submission and vague audience claims ('everyone'). The score reflects a high-traction legacy entity diminished by poor submission quality.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.8
Technical Innovation+2.7
Evidence Of Traction+14.25
Market Timing Relevance+3.6
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+43.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+414

Project Details

Project URL
futureplc.com
Description
The Future US is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization based in the nation's capital and launching publicly in 2024. The organization aims to be DC's crystal ball - deploying tomorrow's breakthroughs to shape policy today. The Future US Policy Studio, is guided by 100+ technologists, CEOs, civil society experts, investors, former senior government officials, best-selling authors, researchers, media personalities, and other leaders.

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