Round 1 Winners!
Proof of Usefulness Report

Taoshi

Analysis completed on 3/22/2026

+87.4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for Taoshi references a legitimate concept (a Bittensor subnet for trading signals) but provides extremely poor, vague, and highly exaggerated data ('most people have used my product', audience reach of 'everyone', technologies used 'Internet'). Claimed monthly revenue is confused with a $500k all-time market cap, which is a red flag. Due to the lack of verifiable metrics and low response quality, the project receives the lowest quality multiplier (0.5) across all criteria, placing it firmly in the minimal traction category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+37.5
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+95
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+87

Project Details

Project URL
Description
At Taoshi, we're pioneering the Bittensor revolution with a keen focus on the future of trading financial markets. We craft dynamic subnetworks, where decentralized AI and machine learning power the world’s most complete trading signals across various asset classes. By integrating cutting-edge AI & machine learning technology with the blockchain, we provide miners, traders, and developers with a fertile ground for innovation, where their contributions to financial market predictions yield tangible, lucrative rewards. As a cornerstone of the Bittensor ecosystem, we're not just participating in the blockchain revolution; we're leading it by delivering sophisticated tools and insights that empower users to make informed decisions in financial markets. Our mission is to disrupt financial market trading by democratizing access to sophisticated and ever-evolving trading strategies. Join us, as we build a brighter, more informed, and decentralized future, one subnetwork at a time.

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