Proof of Usefulness Report

Ulvetanna

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+637
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Project is a high-value ZK hardware acceleration firm (now rebranded as Irreducible) backed by Paradigm and Bain Capital Crypto. While the submission quality was extremely poor (incorrect name 'StarFang', false claims about user reach), the provided URL and valuation figure ($55M) were verifiable and point to significant real-world traction and deep technical utility. The score reflects the high intrinsic value of the technology and funding, penalized for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+142.5
Evidence Of Traction+212.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+707.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+637

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Ulvetannais in the Blockchain Infrastructure Industry

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