Proof of Usefulness Report

Proofpoint

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+683
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Proofpoint' is a verified, market-leading cybersecurity entity acquired for ~$12.3B in 2021, with massive real-world utility and global reach. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone'), inaccurate data ('marketcap: 1000000001'), and lack of technical detail. The score reflects the undeniable scale and traction of the business (external verification) while heavily penalizing the submission's poor response quality and lack of specific evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+742
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+683

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We provide the most effective cybersecurity and compliance solutions to protect people on every channel including email, the web, the cloud, and social media.

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