Proof of Usefulness Report

onX

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+815
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

onX (onXmaps, Inc.) is a verifiable market leader in the outdoor mapping industry with 'Unicorn' status (Series C, ~$388M raised, estimated >$100M ARR). While the submission provided ('WhisperGale') was extremely low quality and contained vague hyperbolic claims, independent verification confirms the project is a mature, high-utility business with millions of active users and significant technical moats in land ownership data aggregation. The score reflects the massive real-world success of the platform, despite the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+245.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+882.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+815

Project Details

Project URL
onxmaps.com
Description
At onX our mission is simple: create a best-in-class, off-pavement GPS, and location experience for mobile devices and the web. We love the outdoors and we’re passionate about pushing the limits of off-the-pavement mapping technologies.

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