Proof of Usefulness Report

HAL

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission erroneously conflates two distinct entities: 'HAL' the defunct/acquired DeFi automation platform (hal.xyz) and 'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited', a state-owned Indian aerospace defense contractor founded in 1940. While the crypto project hal.xyz was a legitimate middleware tool acquired by Consensys in 2023, the submission provides incoherent data (claiming 1940 launch, aerospace industry, and that 'most people' use it). These severe inaccuracies and false traction claims result in a near-zero score despite the historical validity of the underlying domain.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Quality Factor Real World Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Quality Factor Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+40
Quality Factor Technical Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Quality Factor Evidence Of Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Quality Factor Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Quality Factor Response Quality+0.5
Subtotal+11.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
HALis in the Cryptocurrencies Industry

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