Proof of Usefulness Report

NordVPN

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+742
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Project 'NordVPN' is a globally recognized unicorn in the cybersecurity space with verifiable market dominance, justifying a high score despite the poor quality of this specific submission. The submission contains significant inaccuracies (claiming $17M market cap versus the actual multi-billion dollar valuation) and vague descriptions. While the entity itself demonstrates exceptional utility and reach, the 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' metrics were penalized due to the submitter's low-effort input and incorrect financial data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+166.25
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+806.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+742

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ensure your privacy online — NordVPN protects you from any third-party snoopers, including your ISP or advertisers. Secure your traffic and connect to public Wi-Fi hotspots without worrying about hackers stealing your data. Surf the net without restrictions — connect to any of our 5600+ servers available in 60 countries.

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