Proof of Usefulness Report

Slik Protect

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Slik Protect is a verifiable B2B cybersecurity startup (established ~2021, likely linked to Y Combinator alumni) offering cloud infrastructure backup and vulnerability scanning. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', target audience 'everyone') and irrelevant tags ('construction'). While the core technology and market timing for ransomware protection are strong, the lack of verifiable traction data, combined with hyperbolic claims and zero user reviews on major platforms, heavily penalizes the score. The project falls into the 'Minimal Traction' category due to these credibility gaps and the absence of concrete usage metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+65
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+46.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+53

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Offers visibility into the security posture of your cloud infrastructure, a 3 step process to backup, scan vulnerability

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