Proof of Usefulness Report

United States Department of Defense

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+19

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The submission utilizes a high-authority domain (defense.gov) but fails to present a coherent technology project. The description is a generic mission statement for the DoD, while the project name 'DeepForge' mismatches the description. Critical fields contain hyperbolic or nonsensical data (e.g., 'most people have used my product', arbitrary market cap figures), indicating a low-quality, spam, or test entry. There is no actionable evidence of a specific software solution or technical innovation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+6.25

Audience Reach Impact+6.0

Technical Innovation+0.75

Evidence Of Traction+1.25

Market Timing Relevance+2.5

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+17

Usefulness Multiplierx1.12

Final Score+19

Project Details

Project URL

defense.gov

Description

The mission of the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy is to consistently provide responsive, forward-thinking, and insightful policy advice and support to the Secretary of Defense, and the Department of Defense, in alignment with national security objectives.

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