Proof of Usefulness Report

OAK Network

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+624

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

Project has rebranded to 'Ava Protocol' and successfully raised over $10M from top-tier VCs like Greylock and Electric Capital. While the submission text contains exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product') and placeholder data, independent verification confirms high technical legitimacy, a successful pivot to Eigenlayer AVS architecture, and significant backing. Real-world utility for on-chain automation is high, though current user adoption is nascent compared to the submission's claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25

Audience Reach Impact+3.50

Technical Innovation+16.20

Evidence Of Traction+15.00

Market Timing Relevance+9.00

Functional Completeness+0.75

Subtotal+65.7

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+624

Project Details

Project URL

oak.tech

Description

OAK Network builds a layer-1 for on-chain automation, and aims to be the cross-chain automation infrastructure for web3. We raised a $5.5M Seed from Greylock, Foundation, Electric, and GSR Sep 2021 as well as a following round Sep 2022, launched a Kusama parachain in April 2022 and just won a Polkadot parachain slot within 18 hours. Our mainnet will launch in Nov 2022.

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