Proof of Usefulness Report

Lightrun

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+767
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Lightrun is a verified, high-traction enterprise observability platform with over $110M in funding (Series B) and usage by Fortune 500 companies (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft, Citi). While the submission form itself contained low-quality or placeholder data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'WhisperForge'), external verification confirms the project's legitimacy and massive scale. The score reflects the high real-world utility, significant technical innovation (live debugging), and verified market traction, adjusted downward slightly for the poor quality of the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+160
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+285
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+902.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+767

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Lightrun is a dynamic observability platform allowing developers to debug live applications directly from their IDE

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

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