Proof of Usefulness Report

opal.dev

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+62
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project URL (opal.dev) belongs to Opal Security, a legitimate Series B funded identity management startup. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring false claims (reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people'), irrelevant tags ('construction'), and a likely pseudonym ('CrimsonBlade'). While the underlying technology is high-value, the submission fails to provide credible evidence, resulting in a heavily penalized score due to the disparity between the actual company's status and the poor quality of the input data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+61.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+62

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Opal is the centralized authorization platform for IT and infrastructure teams

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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