Proof of Usefulness Report

Timescale

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+756
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Timescale (TimescaleDB) is a verifiable 'unicorn' status company valued at over $1 billion with tens of thousands of active deployments and significant revenue (~$30M+). While the submission text itself was low-effort and contained hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), external verification confirms the project is a market leader in time-series databases with massive real-world utility and adoption. The score reflects the high value of the technology and market position, penalized slightly for the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+143
Evidence Of Traction+238
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+944
Usefulness Multiplierx0.80
Final Score+756

Project Details

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Description
Timescale is a mature, PostgreSQL cloud, specialized for demanding workloads like time series, events, analytics, vectors, and AI. Timescale is dedicated to serving software developers and businesses worldwide, enabling them to build the next wave of computing. \ \

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

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Technical Roadmap

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