Proof of Usefulness Report

Trustnodes

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+214
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Trustnodes is a verifiable, long-standing crypto news platform (est. ~2017) with a genuine niche audience. However, the project submission is extremely low-quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone' as audience), nonsense technical details ('Newspapers'), and zero verifiable metrics. While the external reality of the project (asset) places it in the 'Small but promising' category (comparable to a niche blog), the submission failed to provide adequate evidence, resulting in maximum penalties on Quality Factors. The score reflects the existence of the working product balanced against the unprofessional submission and unverified financial claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+237.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+214

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Latests news on all things Blockchain, Ethereum, IoT, Fintech and Bitcoin. E-mail contact@trustnodes.com with any info.

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