Proof of Usefulness Report

Mira Security

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+656
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Mira Security is a verifiable, successful project acquired by Darktrace in July 2025 (approx. $17M value inferred from submission and market data). The technology (Encrypted Traffic Orchestration) solves a critical enterprise security blind spot. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing false audience claims ('everyone') and zero verifiable evidence ('most people have used my product'), necessitating a penalty in the Response Quality and Traction quality factors despite the project's actual success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+140
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+119
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+692
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+656

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mira Security (acquired by Darktrace) provides visibility into network traffic as our customers transition to higher speeds and new architectures, and eliminates the compromise between privacy and security.

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