Proof of Usefulness Report

The Cymes Media

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project outlines a commendable goal of promoting the Ukrainian IT sector during wartime, but the submission is severely undermined by hyperbolic and verifiable false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). There is no verifiable evidence of traction, the technology stack appears mislabeled (listing 'space-technology' for a media site), and the audience reach is vastly overstated. The project falls into the 'Minimal traction' category with significant red flags regarding the accuracy of the provided data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+5.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+22.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+23

Project Details

Project URL
thecymes.com
Description
The Cymes, a new worldwide media platform for creative economy community founded by Ukrainian entrepreneurs, developers, and designers, covers the infinite world world of IT and technology news. During the war, Ukrainian IT proved to be a powerful driver of the economy and volunteer activities, so the The Cymes team focused on uniting companies and specialists in one media space. Our goal is to raise awareness about the Ukrainian IT sector in other countries and increase the number of potential collaborations, customers, and investors coming to Ukraine and working with our companies. → We plan to have our guests tell about their stories, cases, research, etc. → We plan to market the website heavily in the US and Europe.

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