Proof of Usefulness Report

The Horizons Project

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+46
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate non-profit initiative ('The Horizons Project') focused on US democracy and peacebuilding, funded by Humanity United. However, the submission data itself is of extremely low quality and likely spam or a 'farming' attempt. The submitter uses a gamer handle ('ShadowKeeper'), claims 'marketcap' revenue (irrelevant for NGOs), and falsely asserts 'most people have used my product'. While the underlying organization has high societal utility and verifiable funding, the submission fails to provide credible evidence, lists no actual technology, and contains disqualifying red flags regarding traction and reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.5
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+31
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+36

Project Details

Project URL
horizonsproject.us
Description
The Horizons Project is building relationships and connections between the social justice, peacebuilding, and democracy communities in the United States, with the goal of strengthening our collective efforts to address systemic injustices, advance societal healing, and build a truly inclusive and pluralistic democracy. The Project was launched in early 2021 with seed funding and support from Humanity United, and is being led by experienced leaders who are deeply embedded within the different networks we seek to impact, bringing our broad international experience and networks to the US context.

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