Proof of Usefulness Report

Halborn

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+768
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Halborn is a top-tier blockchain security firm with exceptional real-world utility and verifiable traction, including a $90M Series A raise and clients like Solana and Coinbase. However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague, hyperbolic ('everyone'), and nonsensical ('marketcap: null') claims. The high score reflects the verifiable success and critical nature of the underlying business, heavily weighted against the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+17.0
Technical Innovation+13.2
Evidence Of Traction+23.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+870
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+768

Project Details

Project URL
Description
// Advanced Pen Testing \n// Red Teaming\n// Threat Hunting\n// Security Advisor As A Service\n

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