Proof of Usefulness Report

Gauntlet

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+819
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Gauntlet is a verified 'Unicorn' in the DeFi risk management sector with a valuation of $1B (March 2022) and significant industry traction, securing billions in assets for protocols like Aave and Compound. However, the specific project submission provided was of very low quality (lazy descriptions, hyperbolic claims like 'audience: everyone', and mislabeled revenue fields). The high score reflects the verifiable reality of the Gauntlet Network entity despite the poor submission effort. The 'BlazeShade' name and 'everyone' audience claim were flagged as inaccuracies, but the core business utility and market position are exceptional.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285.0
Audience Reach Impact+119.0
Technical Innovation+162.0
Evidence Of Traction+196.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+862
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+819

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Gauntlet provides rigorously researched quantitative economic optimization solutions to help DeFi protocols, blockchains, and DAOs efficiently incentivize users and manage market risk.

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