Proof of Usefulness Report

Social Links

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+694
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Social Links is a highly established OSINT provider with estimated annual revenue of ~$15M and ~100 employees, significantly outperforming the 'HackerNoon' calibration baseline. However, the submission itself was of very low quality (e.g., claiming audience is 'everyone' and traction is 'most people'), requiring external verification to confirm the company's actual market standing. The high score reflects the verified commercial success and technical utility, heavily penalized in the Response Quality metric due to the low-effort data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+75.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+95.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+445
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+694

Project Details

Project URL
sociallinks.io
Description
Social Links is a global provider of open-source intelligence (OSINT) solutions, recognized as an industry leader by Frost & Sullivan. Headquartered in the United States, the company also has an office in the Netherlands. Social Links brings together data from over 500 open sources covering social media, messengers, blockchains, and the Dark Web, enabling users to visualize and analyze a comprehensive informational picture and streamline investigations. Its solutions support essential processes across various sectors, including law enforcement, national security, cybersecurity, due diligence, banking, and more. Companies from the S&P 500 and public organizations in over 80 countries rely on Social Links products every day.

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