Proof of Usefulness Report

Vana

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+517
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Vana (vana.org) is a verified, high-profile project in the 'Data Sovereignty' and AI space, having raised over $25M from top-tier investors (Coinbase, Paradigm) with reported traction of 1.3M+ users. However, the submission itself ('SilentHunter') was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic falsehoods (claiming 'most people' have used it) and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the project's strong underlying fundamentals and market timing, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the poor data entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+157.5
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+81.0
Evidence Of Traction+142.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+574.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+517

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Vanais in the Business Intelligence 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