Proof of Usefulness Report

Panony

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+394
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Panony/PANews is a legitimate, established player in the Asian crypto media and consulting space with verifiable traction (Forbes 30 Under 30 founders, 1.4M monthly PV). However, the project submission itself was of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and lacking specific verifiable data, which significantly impacted the quality factors. Despite the poor submission, the underlying business fundamentals—operating since 2018 with a team of ~100—suggest strong real-world utility and traction comparable to or exceeding the calibration reference.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+187.5
Audience Reach Impact+84.0
Technical Innovation+36.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+480
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+394

Project Details

Project URL
panony.com
Description
PANONY is an incubator, investor and advisor for crypto and blockchain business. We assist 100+ startups worldwide with successful launch and effective go-to-market strategies, and consult Fortune 500 companies for their integration and expansion to the industry. PANews is PANONY’s institution and retail facing news outlet providing actionable insights of key developments and opportunities through timely analytic content. With over 1.4M monthly PV, PANews is the most popular and rigorous information source. PANONY was established in March 2018 with operations in Greater China, South Korea and the U.S. Both founders are Forbes Asia 30 under 30 honorees.

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