Proof of Usefulness Report

illustria.io

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+165
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'illustria.io' represents a legitimate and highly relevant solution in the Software Supply Chain Security space, evidenced by external verification of 2025 partnerships (Sweet Security, Scribe) and product capabilities (zero-day detection, typo-squatting prevention). However, the specific submission provided is of critically low quality, containing exaggerated audience claims ('everyone', 'most people') and missing all key traction metrics ('activeUsers: empty'). The Proof of Usefulness score reflects the high intrinsic utility and market timing of the verified technology, heavily penalized by the 'Quality Factor' due to the submitter's failure to provide verifiable evidence or realistic reach data. The score places it in the 'Small but Promising' category, acknowledging the tech over the submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Audience Reach Impact+18
Technical Innovation+27
Evidence Of Traction+33
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+170
Usefulness Multiplierx0.97
Final Score+165

Project Details

Project URL
Description
illustria.iois in the Open Source 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