Proof of Usefulness Report

Heyhack

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+490
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Project verified as Heyhack, an automated penetration testing platform acquired by F5 Networks in March 2024. While the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and verified exit-level traction (acquisition), the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing factually incorrect hyperboles (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and missing critical data. The score balances the high intrinsic value and success of the software with significant penalties for the poor quality of the provided evidence.

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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+515.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+490

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Heyhackis in the Software Testing Tools Industry

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