Proof of Usefulness Report

Input Output

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+312
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission represents Input Output (IOHK), a major blockchain infrastructure company (Cardano), confirmed by the team size (750) and email domain (@iohk.io). However, the submission quality is critically low, using a likely internal or unrecognized project name ('CrimsonForge') and providing hyperbolic, unverifiable claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone'). While the entity itself has immense real-world utility and scale, the Proof of Usefulness methodology heavily penalizes the lack of specific evidence and the inaccuracy of the submitted data. The score reflects the high value of the parent entity significantly discounted by the poor quality of the proof provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+10.2
Technical Innovation+8.1
Evidence Of Traction+10.6
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal329.45 (Sum of weighted metrics × 5.5 calibration scalar)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+312

Project Details

Project URL
iohk.io
Description
Founded in 2015, IOHK is one of the world’s pre-eminent blockchain research and engineering companies, best known for the Cardano blockchain platform We are a fully decentralized, remote-working organization committed to the highest principles of academic rigour and evidence-based software development. The company builds high-assurance blockchain products for public and private sector clients. Our goal is simple – to fuel our drive to be best in class by giving you the opportunity, resources and support to deliver your finest work to date. You’ll work with some exceptionally talented and friendly individuals who are always open to new ideas and ways of working. IOHK is an advocate of decentralized remote working, with over 300 people working in more than 50 countries. Everyone has a different skill set, a different culture, and is at a different stage in their life. We aim to make collaboration between diverse people fun, exciting, and always rewarding. Many companies say they ‘think outside the box’ – for IOHK it’s more, ‘we think outside the geography’.

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