Proof of Usefulness Report

OpenSwap

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for OpenSwap refers to a legitimate historical DeFi project (likely the liquidity aggregator on Harmony), but the data provided is extremely low-quality and contains hyperbolic, false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology (DEX aggregation) has utility, the lack of verifiable current metrics, the absurd traction claim, and the minimal effort in the response result in a critical penalty across all categories. The project appears stagnant or significantly diminished compared to its 2021 peak.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+11
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+13

Project Details

Project URL
Description
OpenSwapis in the Blockchain Infrastructure Industry

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