Proof of Usefulness Report

LiveKit

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+697
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

LiveKit is a high-impact, open-source infrastructure project for real-time video and audio, widely adopted by major AI companies (e.g., OpenAI) and developers. While the project itself possesses 'unicorn-tier' utility and traction with a valuation likely matching the claimed $345M, the submission text was low-effort and unprofessional (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects the massive real-world value and technical dominance of the platform, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+128.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+170.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+758
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+697

Project Details

Project URL
Description
LiveKitis in the Enterprise Video Industry

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