Proof of Usefulness Report

Neon

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission presents a critical data integrity mismatch: the URL (neon.tech) belongs to a prominent Serverless Postgres database company, while the description, launch date (2017), and business type ('Film distribution') describe the independent film distributor NEON (neonrated.com). The evaluation is based on the verified high-utility technology domain (neon.tech) referenced by the URL and email, treating the descriptive text as erroneous or hallucinatory. While the actual platform has significant utility, innovation, and VC-backed traction, the incoherent submission heavily penalizes the response quality and introduces uncertainty.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+162.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+681.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.855
Final Score+582

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Neonis in the Open Source 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