Proof of Usefulness Report

NineBlocks

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+9
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'nineblocks.io', a verifiable Hong Kong-based Web3 solutions agency (related to 'technine'), but the entry contains severe red flags. The claim that 'most people have used my product' and the audience is 'everyone' is demonstrably false and hyperbolic for a niche B2B consultancy. The submission lacks any verifiable data on revenue, team size, or active users. While the business entity appears legitimate (offering blockchain advisory and NFT services), the extremely low quality of the response and the exaggeration of traction result in a score reflecting minimal verifiable usefulness relative to the provided calibration standards.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+15.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+8.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+9

Project Details

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Description
NineBlocksis in the Non Fungible Tokens Industry

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