Proof of Usefulness Report

Numerai

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Numerai is a highly innovative, established project combining artificial intelligence, cryptography, and decentralized finance. While the project itself has significant real-world utility, high technical sophistication, and verifiable traction (millions paid to data scientists), the submission provided was of extremely poor quality, containing false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people'). The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the Numerai platform, heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission and the false user metrics provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+88.0
Technical Innovation+171.0
Evidence Of Traction+140.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+721.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Numerai is building the world's last hedge fund - autonomously run by a decentralized network of data, intelligence, and capital. https://numer.ai https://youtu.be/dhJnt0N497c

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