Proof of Usefulness Report

Only Dust

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+313
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Only Dust is a legitimate, verified platform (onlydust.xyz) with approximately 21 employees and over $3M in seed funding, focused on incentivizing open-source contributions to the StarkNet ecosystem. While the project demonstrates significant real-world utility and verified traction (partnerships, funding, active contributors), the submission itself was of extremely low quality. The applicant provided hyperbolic/false claims ('most people have used my product'), vague descriptions ('construction'), and minimal effort. The score reflects the strong underlying fundamentals of the project, heavily penalized for the poor quality of the evidence and response provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+100.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+87.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+356.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+313

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Only Dustis in the Blockchain Infrastructure Industry

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