Proof of Usefulness Report

ORY

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+680
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Ory is a highly established Series A open-source identity infrastructure company with verifiable funding ($27.5M) and significant adoption (30M+ users via customers like Fandom). However, the submission text itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague hyperboles ('everyone', 'most people') and missing data. While the project's real-world utility and innovation are top-tier, the score was penalized heavily in the 'Evidence of Traction' and 'Response Quality' categories due to the lack of substantiation in the input provided, balancing the high verifiable reality with the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+17.00
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+75.5
Usefulness Multiplierx9.0 (Scale 10x * 0.90 Variance)
Final Score+680

Project Details

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Description
ORY is a company that specializes in providing open-source identity infrastructure solutions. With a focus on security and privacy, ORY offers a suite of tools designed to manage authentication, authorization, and user management for modern applications. Their platform is built to be highly scalable and flexible, catering to developers and businesses looking to implement robust identity management systems. ORY's solutions are particularly popular among organizations that prioritize open-source technology and require customizable identity solutions to meet their specific needs.

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