Proof of Usefulness Report

The Washington Post

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+575
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The Washington Post is a globally recognized legacy media entity with undeniable utility and reach. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, relying on vague hyperbole ('everyone', 'most people') and inaccurate financial metrics ('marketcap: 75000000'). Despite the lazy input, the verifiable team size (7,500) and history (est. 1877) confirm a massive operational scale. The score reflects a heavy penalty for the lack of specific evidence in the submission, while acknowledging the inherent 'Proof of Usefulness' of a major newspaper.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+64.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+625.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+575

Project Details

Project URL
washingtonpost.com
Description
The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. The Post is as much a tech company as it is a media company, combining world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere. Our approach is always the same– shape ideas, redefine speed, take ownership and lead. Every employee, every project, every day.

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