Proof of Usefulness Report

Stellar

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+447
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The project 'Stellar' is a highly established, top-tier blockchain network with massive verifiable utility, market cap ($1.5B+), and technical innovation (Stellar Consensus Protocol). However, the specific submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product') and sparse data. While external verification confirms the project's high value (justifying high scores in utility, traction, and innovation), the Proof of Usefulness score is significantly penalized by the 'Response Quality' and the lack of specific evidence in the submission itself. A score of 447 places it well above the baseline for established brands (333) due to its sheer scale, but below its potential (700+) due to the poor submission integrity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+133.0
Audience Reach Impact+68.0
Technical Innovation+71.8
Evidence Of Traction+108.0
Market Timing Relevance+32.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+414.3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+447

Project Details

Description
The Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 to support the development and growth of the Stellar network. Stellar is an open-source network for currencies and payments, designed to make it easy to create, send, and trade digital representations of all forms of money—dollars, pesos, bitcoin, pretty much anything. It aims to connect the world's financial systems, enabling seamless cross-border transactions and financial inclusion for all.

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