Proof of Usefulness Report

Giant Protocol

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Giant Protocol presents a high-concept DePIN (Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Network) vision for tokenized bandwidth but suffers from a critical disconnect between its massive claims and verifiable market reality. Despite raising $6.3M in 2021, the project's market capitalization in early 2026 sits at approximately $430k-$500k, indicating a 'zombie' status with negligible value retention. The submission's claim that 'most people have used my product' is assessed as hyperbolic and false in the context of the protocol's actual adoption, likely conflating the founder's past corporate contributions or general internet usage with the specific project's reach. While a late 2025 partnership with IoTeX suggests some lingering activity, the lack of verifiable revenue, the collapsed valuation, and the low-quality, unsubstantiated response result in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+45
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+65
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+20
Subtotal+22.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+22

Project Details

Description
GIANT (Global Internet Access Network Token) is a blockchain protocol that aims to decentralize and democratize access to internet and financial services, by tokenizing bandwidth. GIANT helps consumers become owners, telcos become banks, anyone become a connectivity or financial services provider, creating a connectivity economy that is open and accessible to all. We believe access to the internet and financial services is not only a basic human right, it is also critical for humanity during the next few decades, as we try to find our way to a more just and sustainable world. By turning connectivity into a digital asset, and creating a decentralized internet access layer, we provide connectivity and financial services, accessible to anyone, and owned by everyone. Whitepaper - https://lnkd.in/g4cYwHfX

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