Proof of Usefulness Report

LayerTwo Labs

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

LayerTwo Labs represents a legitimate technical initiative (Bitcoin Drivechains/BIP 300) with potential innovation value. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone'). While the underlying technology is relevant to Bitcoin scalability, the lack of verifiable user data and the hyperbolic assertions in the submission heavily penalize the score, placing it in the 'minimal traction/red flags' category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We design and produce advanced Bitcoin sidechains.

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