Proof of Usefulness Report

Outerbase

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+426
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission for 'Outerbase' (entered as 'WhisperStorm') contains extremely low-quality, hyperbolic, and inaccurate data (e.g., 'Technologies Used: leadership', 'Evidence: most people have used my product'). However, independent verification confirms that Outerbase is a legitimate, high-utility database interface tool that was acquired by Cloudflare in April 2025. The project itself possesses exceptional real-world utility, verifiable traction (exit), and strong market timing. The final score of 426 reflects the project's proven success (Acquisition) significantly dampened by the poor quality of the submission (Quality Factor 0.5 applied across all metrics).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+119
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+68
Evidence Of Traction+125
Market Timing Relevance+48
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+448
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+426

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Outerbaseis in the Database Technology 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