Proof of Usefulness Report

Rubic Finance

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+305

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

Rubic Finance is a verified, functional DeFi aggregator launched in 2020 with verifiable technology (MetaMask Snap, SDK) and historical volume ($1.6B+ cumulative). However, current activity is low (~$88k/24h volume, ~$650k Market Cap), placing it in the 'micro-cap' category rather than the 'everyone' reach claimed. The submission quality was poor (unprofessional aliases, hyperbolic claims of 'most people', and unclear revenue data), which heavily penalized the score despite the project's technical legitimacy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+175.0

Audience Reach Impact+40.0

Technical Innovation+97.5

Evidence Of Traction+75.0

Market Timing Relevance+30.0

Functional Completeness+5.0

Subtotal+422.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.72

Final Score+305

Project Details

Project URL

rubic.exchange

Description

Rubic's Best Rate Finder tool for crypto swaps for users and dApps aggregates 70+ blockchains, 220+ DEXs and bridges, and 15,500+ crypto assets. Users no longer have to roam across Web3 platforms comparing rates and liquidity; you can now make cross-chain and on-chain swaps between any 2 available tokens in web3 directly on https://app.rubic.exchange/. Crypto traders can also integrate Rubic within their MetaMask wallet. Using our built-in Best Rate Finder MetaMask Snap, you can automatically search and compare rates for any on-chain swap directly in your wallet: https://snaps.metamask.io/snap/npm/rubic-snap/. We also provide tools for dApps to enable cross-chain swaps. Rubic’s functionality can be implemented by any crypto project willing to become interoperable, with an easy-to-install widget and fully customizable SDK.

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