Proof of Usefulness Report

IWS

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+22
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a historic niche resource (active since 1999) focused on information warfare, a highly relevant topic. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims (e.g., audience reach is 'everyone', traction is 'most people have used my product'). The 'marketcap' figure suggests a potential pivot to a tokenized model or a misunderstanding of metrics. While the domain has legacy value, the lack of verifiable current data and the unprofessional submission result in a score reflecting minimal proven utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+3.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+22

Project Details

Project URL
iwar.org.uk
Description
IWS – The Information Warfare Site is an online resource that aims to stimulate debate about a range of subjects from information security to information operations. It is the aim of the site to develop a special emphasis on offensive and defensive information operations. IWS first went online in December 1999. Since its launch it has undergone a complete redesign and many key texts have been added. In adherence to its founding principles IWS has developed several mailing lists to enable a more interactive debate. In May 2021 IWS has been relaunched with a brand new design and content management system. A decision was made not to migrate all the old site content (14k pages). Key pages will be uploaded over the next few months whilst the main focus will be to build up new content.

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