Proof of Usefulness Report

Prime Intellect

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+745
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Prime Intellect is a legitimate, high-potential decentralized AI startup that has raised $20.5M (Founders Fund, Menlo Ventures) and released 'Open DiLoCo' for distributed training. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing hallucinations (claiming 'most people' have used it) and mislabeled financial data (confusing funding with market cap). The score reflects the project's actual high value and technical innovation, heavily penalized by the low quality of the provided information.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+110.0
Technical Innovation+213.75
Evidence Of Traction+157.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+806.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+745

Project Details

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