Proof of Usefulness Report

Politico

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+594
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents 'Politico', a globally recognized media powerhouse with massive verifiable traction and utility, justifying a high score despite the poor quality of the submission. The submitter ('BlazeStorm') provided lazy, hyperbolic data ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing revenue figures, which incurred significant penalties in the Response Quality and Traction quality factors. However, the verified domain and the inherent scale of the entity (Politico) sustain the score in the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration range (400-700), well above the HackerNoon reference.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+156.8
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+699.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+594

Project Details

Project URL
politico.com
Description
POLITICO is a global news and information company at the intersection of politics and policy. With publications based in Washington, D.C., New York and Brussels - and continued expansion into various state capitals in the United States - POLITICO has one of the most robust and rapidly expanding roster of journalists covering politics and policy in the world. Since its launch in 2007, POLITICO has delivered journalism about politics and policy making that is more authoritative in its sophistication and nonpartisan perspective than any competitor; that is more useful to people with a professional interest in public affairs; and that is more fun to read for a community of people who love the drama and sheer sport of politics. The central mission of POLITICO, from birth to our current period of growth, has been to help sustain and vastly expand nonpartisan political and policy journalism. We all believe informing readers and holding leaders accountable is and will forever be essential to smart governance, regardless of shifts in technology and consumption habits.

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