Proof of Usefulness Report

Gremlin

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Gremlin is a legitimate, market-leading Chaos Engineering platform (Series B+) with high real-world utility and enterprise traction (Target, Twilio). However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing hallucinations (claiming 'blockchain' and 'construction' tech) and hyperbolic false claims ('most people have used my product'). Significant penalties were applied to Quality Factors (Qi) for accuracy, reducing the score from a potential 700+ to the 500s.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+557.6
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+535

Project Details

Project URL
gremlin.com
Description
At Gremlin, our mission is to enable every company to build more reliable software. We dedicate ourselves to building the tools, processes, and reliability signals that allow engineering teams to work proactively, fortifying the digital infrastructure that drives the world forward. \n\nWe work with enterprises like Target, Twilio, and JP Morgan Chase that build complex distributed SaaS applications whose success depends on uptime. \n\nIf paving a new path forward at the leading edge of technology sounds exciting to you, we should talk!

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