Proof of Usefulness Report

Pex

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+341
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Pex is a high-value, acquired digital rights technology company with significant venture backing ($64M+) and real-world utility. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing errors (listing business type as 'Cross-linked polyethylene' plumbing material), null data fields, and vague claims ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying entity is strong, the score is heavily penalized due to the lack of verifiable evidence provided in the submission and the potential 'troll' nature of the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+118.75
Audience Reach Impact+45.00
Technical Innovation+67.50
Evidence Of Traction+59.38
Market Timing Relevance+45.00
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+336.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.01
Final Score+341

Project Details

Project URL
pex.com
Description
Pex is a digital rights technology company, enabling the fair and transparent use of copyright online. With Pex’s advanced identification technology customers can simplify licensing, brand safety, and compliance at the speed and scale of the Internet.\n\nOur licensing infrastructure allows platforms to manage and license content before it’s published, empowering creators to upload freely while respecting copyright. In return, rightsholders are able to monitor and capitalize on the content they own. Pex also provides trust and safety tools for platforms and law enforcement to help prevent the spread of toxic content.

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