Proof of Usefulness Report

Oculus VR

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+695
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Oculus (Meta Quest), a market-leading VR ecosystem. While the submission contains inaccurate financial data ('300M marketcap') and uses a pseudonym ('StarClaw'), the underlying entity is verifiable with massive real-world reach, technological innovation, and utility. The score reflects the immense scale of Oculus (400-700+ range) but is tempered by the low quality of the specific submission response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+171
Evidence Of Traction+120
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+7.5
Subtotal+868.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+695

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Oculus team at Facebook lets people experience anything, anywhere, with anyone through world-class VR hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, Oculus is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation. The Oculus suite of hardware currently includes: Rift, our high-end PC VR headset; Touch controllers, to bring your hands into virtual reality; and Gear VR, to bring the magic with you wherever you are—all powered by the Oculus Platform. Since being founded in 2012—and furthered through our acquisition by Facebook in 2014—Oculus has grown from the idea of a single headset to multiple headsets, a powerful platform, and a thriving ecosystem. Our developer community has built nearly a thousand games, apps, and experiences, all available on the Oculus Store. As we continue to grow the possibilities of the technology, we’re partnering with communities and nonprofits from around the world to drive social change and foster a positive impact. VR’s potential to connect the world is immense—and we’re just getting started. For more information, visit: http://oculus.com.

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