Proof of Usefulness Report

SIPHERxyz

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+298
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

SIPHERxyz (World of Sipheria) is a legitimate, well-funded ($6.8M) blockchain gaming project with a significant team size (80+). However, the submission quality is notably poor, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and inaccurate categorization ('AI art creation' vs. Gaming). While the project's verifiable fundamentals (funding, team, development) justify a solid score comparable to a promising startup, the score is heavily penalized by the low-effort response and exaggerated traction claims in the submission form.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+312.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+297

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We're building our very first game called World of Sipheria and expect to have unprecedented user activity upon launch. The game will have two experiences:\n\nProcedural Dungeon Coop Adventure Mode\nThink Diablo, but in snack-able content, bite-size and full of fun. Our target is the player who likes to be tactical, social, likes story driven gameplay and great art but are time-constraint.\n3 man dungeons and social hub for players interactions.\n\nCasual Battle Arena Mode\nWith planned gameplay mode for 3v3 Team Death Match, Capture the Flag, Domination..\nAnd many more experiences to be discovered and built inside the universe of Sipheria!\n\nQuick information about Sipher\n- Started in March, 2021\n- Recently raised 6.8M USD, at least 24 months run-way.\n- International team of 80 people and growing. 15+ full time onsite or remote positions are open\n- Sipher was born from the pure passion for games and the desire to embrace blockchain technology to bring about disruptive innovation in the Gaming \u0026 Entertainment Space. We will serve our users through three main pillars:\n- A user experience focused approach based on a genuine passion for gaming and entertainment experiences.\n- An open and education friendly approach inclusive to users of all levels of technical knowledge, to introduce blockchain’s ethos and unique benefits.\n- A sustainable revenue-based model based on sound financial foundations.\n- Our founding team is based in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam yet we are an international bunch with fully remote roles.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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