Proof of Usefulness Report

Parallel Finance

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+296
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Parallel Finance is a verifiable, VC-backed DeFi protocol that historically achieved significant scale ($500M+ valuation, $700M+ TVL on Polkadot). However, the specific product described ('Decentralized money markets' on Polkadot) officially closed in September 2024, indicating a major pivot or sunsetting that is not acknowledged in the submission. The submission quality is critically low, containing hyperbolic falsehoods (reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and confusing market cap with revenue. The score reflects the project's historical technical merit and capital backing, severely penalized for the sunsetting of its primary product and the lack of accurate, current information in the response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+75
Evidence Of Traction+65
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+296
Usefulness Multiplierx1
Final Score+296

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Parallel Financeis 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