Proof of Usefulness Report

The Encrypt

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'The Encrypt' presents significantly inflated and unsubstantiated claims (e.g., audience reach of 'everyone' and traction of 'most people'). While the project addresses a standard utility (tech news), the lack of verifiable metrics, the non-standard financial data ('marketcap' for a news site), and the vague technical description result in a critically low score. The disparity between a claimed 30-person team and the low/confusing revenue figures suggests potential inaccuracies in the reported data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+14.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+15

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Encrypt is source of Latest news and information about Technology, Hacking, Blockchain, CyberSecurity, Cryptocurrency, Cloud Computing, Artificial intelligence, IOT, Infosec, Gadgets etc...

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