Proof of Usefulness Report

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission represents a legitimate Sovereign Tribal Nation with significant regional influence and a large workforce (750 employees). However, the Proof of Usefulness score is heavily impacted by the low quality of the submission data. Key issues include hyperbolic claims of 'everyone' as the audience, unverifiable and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap'), and a lack of specific technological context. While the real-world utility of the tribal government is high, the submission fails to demonstrate the specific value or traction of a technology project, resulting in a low score comparable to early-stage concepts with minimal validation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.75
Audience Reach Impact+3.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+29.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+32

Project Details

Description
The Muckleshoot Indian Tribe’s name is derived from the native name for the prairie on which the Muckleshoot Reservation was established. Following the Reservation’s establishment in 1857, the Tribe and its members came to be known as Muckleshoot, rather than by the historic tribal names of their Duwamish and Upper Puyallup ancestors. Today, the United States recognizes the Muckleshoot Tribe as a tribal successor to the Duwamish and Upper Puyallup bands from which the Tribe’s membership descends.

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