Proof of Usefulness Report

The Guardian

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+681
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The Guardian is a renowned global media platform with immense real-world utility, verified traction, and significant audience reach. However, the specific project submission was low-quality, featuring vague technical claims (e.g., 'Machinery') and informal data entry. While the project itself commands a high valuation due to its legacy and scale (aligning with the 'Much larger scale' calibration of 400-700+), the poor response quality and lack of technical detail in the application significantly penalized the innovation and response metrics.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+756.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+681

Project Details

Project URL
theguardian.com
Description
Guardian News & Media (GNM) publishes theguardian.com, one of the world’s leading English-language newspaper websites. It also has a presence in the US and Australia as Guardian US and Guardian Australia. Traffic from outside of the UK now represents around two-thirds of the Guardian’s total digital audience. In the UK, GNM publishes the Guardian newspaper six days a week, first published in 1821. The Guardian is renowned for its agenda-setting journalism including, most recently the Cambridge Analytica, Paradise and Panama Papers investigations as well as the Pulitzer Prize and Emmy-winning NSA revelations.

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