Proof of Usefulness Report

Nestybox

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+366

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Nestybox (Sysbox) is a highly useful container runtime technology acquired by Docker in 2022. It solves a critical problem (secure rootless system containers) and has verified traction (~3.4k GitHub stars, integration into Docker Desktop). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking data. The score reflects the verified high utility and successful exit, penalized by the poor submission quality and limited standalone audience reach post-acquisition.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75

Audience Reach Impact+4.00

Technical Innovation+14.25

Evidence Of Traction+20.00

Market Timing Relevance+9.00

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+71.25

Usefulness Multiplierx1.03 (Scale Adjustment x5 for Calibration)

Final Score+366

Project Details

Project URL

nestybox.com

Description

Nestybox develops software that enables Linux containers to run any workload, from a single microservice to systemd, Docker, and even Kubernetes, seamlessly and securely.

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