Proof of Usefulness Report

Openlayer

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+476
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'Openlayer' represents a legitimate, high-potential Series A startup (YC S21, ~$19.4M raised) addressing critical AI observability and governance needs. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic false claims ('audienceReach: everyone', 'most people have used my product') and irrelevant tags ('construction'). The score reflects the high real-world utility and verified external traction of the company, significantly penalized by low Quality Factors due to the poor and unverifiable nature of the submitted data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+176
Audience Reach Impact+50
Technical Innovation+102
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+560.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+476

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Openlayeris in the AI 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