Proof of Usefulness Report

IonQ

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+686
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

IonQ is a verified, publicly traded market leader in quantum computing (NYSE: IONQ) with a market cap of ~$17.5B and verified 2024 annual revenue of ~$43M (growing 95% YoY). The submission incorrectly cites 'everyone' as the audience and claims 'most people have used my product,' which is factually false for a B2B/Research deep-tech product. However, the provided team size (407) and market valuation are accurate. The project scores exceptionally high on innovation, traction, and utility, but the submission quality is poor. The final score reflects the massive verified scale of the business, adjusted for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+72
Technical Innovation+143
Evidence Of Traction+166
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+654
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+686

Project Details

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Description
Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better--our goal is to build computers to redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more.

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