Proof of Usefulness Report

Keep

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+394
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'Keep' (Keep Network/Threshold) is a legitimate and technically significant privacy infrastructure provider in the blockchain space, known for tBTC and sMPC technology. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'space-technology') and hyperbolic traction statements ('most people have used my product'). While the verifiable technology and Total Value Locked (TVL) justify a solid baseline score, the poor submission quality and niche user base (<50k active addresses vs 'everyone') incur significant penalties in the Quality Factors and Reach metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+480
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+394

Project Details

Project URL
keep.network
Description
Keep is a company that operates within the blockchain and cryptocurrency space, focusing on privacy and security solutions. The company is known for its Keep Network, which is a privacy layer for public blockchains. It allows users to store and encrypt private data on the public blockchain without compromising confidentiality. Keep Network's flagship product is tBTC, a decentralized protocol for private Bitcoin transactions on the Ethereum blockchain. By leveraging secure multi-party computation (sMPC) and other cryptographic techniques, Keep aims to enhance the privacy and security of blockchain transactions, making it a vital player in the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.

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