Proof of Usefulness Report

MASQ Network

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate privacy-focused Web3 initiative (MASQ Network) with an active token and beta software. However, the submission quality is critically low, featuring clearly false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and vague descriptions. While the underlying technology (dVPN/Mesh) addresses a genuine problem, the lack of verifiable data in the submission and the discrepancy between the claimed reach and the niche reality of the project heavily penalize the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
MASQ is a dMeshVPN, privacy browser, dapp store, protocol, and earning ecosystem that makes living in Web3 anonymous and private. We are releasing a unique web3 Browser app soon

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