Proof of Usefulness Report

Sanity

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+743
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Sanity.io is a highly successful, widely adopted Headless CMS with significant market presence (~$40M+ ARR, 100k+ users). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and technical innovation (GROQ, Content Lake). However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and missing data ('marketcap: null'), which severely impacted the Response Quality score. The high final score reflects the verified external reality of the project's scale rather than the quality of the application form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+132.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+862
Usefulness Multiplierx0.862
Final Score+743

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sanity is a Structured Content Platform for modern developers, enabling rapid development and iteration. An open source editor lets you create completely custom interfaces and content workflows while Sanity’s real-time API lets you deliver content from a single source to any channel, device or product.\n\nSanity was founded in Norway and has offices in Oslo and San Francisco

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