Proof of Usefulness Report

Modal

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+737
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Project verified as Modal Labs, a 'Unicorn' status ($1.1B valuation) serverless AI infrastructure platform with significant funding (Series B, Lux Capital). Despite the extremely low-quality submission (incorrect fields, vague descriptions, verifiable false claims like 'reach: everyone'), the underlying project's real-world utility, market timing, and verifiable traction are exceptional. The score reflects high-value reality heavily penalized by poor submission evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+238
Audience Reach Impact+160
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+888
Usefulness Multiplierx0.83
Final Score+737

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Modal build better cloud infrastructure for data apps

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