Proof of Usefulness Report

Hadley

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+660
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Hadley is a highly established, impactful non-profit (founded 1920) with verified assets over $100M and a user base of 100k+ learners. While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and financial stability, the submission itself contained significant anomalies (incorrect project name 'DeepHunter', spam-like filler text for traction). The evaluation is based on the verified entity 'Hadley Institute' linked in the description. The score reflects high utility and institutional backing, penalized slightly for low-effort submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+296.9
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+225.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+736.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+660

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Founded in 1920 by William Hadley, an educator who lost his eyesight later in life, Hadley offers practical help and social/emotional support free of charge to anyone with a visual impairment, their families and professionals supporting them. With Hadley, you can discover new ways to do things that have become more difficult due to vision loss and connect with a network of peers who "get it." And you don't need to come to Hadley. Hadley's help comes to you: online, on the phone, or through the mail. Since relaunching in July 2020, more than 100,000 people have joined the Hadley community, and our satisfaction ratings are consistently 98%. Hadley's help reaches all 50 states and more than 100 countries. And more people learn braille from Hadley than from any other organization worldwide. Hadley is a proud partner of the National Eye Institute and the National Eye Health Education Program. Hadley's help conveniently meets members where they are. Free of wait lists. Free of office visits. Free of charge. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Hadley relies on contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations to fund its programs.

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