Proof of Usefulness Report

Nil

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+585
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Nil' (nil.com) refers to a well-established European IT and cybersecurity integrator founded in 1989, now part of the Conscia Group. While the entity itself demonstrates significant real-world utility, scale, and traction (far exceeding the metrics of a small startup), the submission data is of extremely poor quality. The submitter provides vague, exaggerated claims ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing financial figures ('marketcap 2500000' is inconsistent with a company of this size). The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the verified corporate entity, heavily penalized for the low-effort and inaccurate submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+160.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+650
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+585

Project Details

Project URL
Description
NIL is a globally recognized provider of advanced data center, network, cloud, cyber security solutions as well as services for business and industry environments, state institutions, public organizations, and telecoms. By enabling a more efficient, secure, and reliable way of doing business, NIL helps organizations become more successful in the digitalized world. NIL is part of the Conscia group. Conscia A/S is headquartered in Denmark, with companies in Germany, Norway, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Conscia is a leading European provider of secure and reliable IT infrastructure.

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