Proof of Usefulness Report

Vast Data

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+717
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

VAST Data is a verifiable 'Unicorn' in the AI data infrastructure space with a valuation exceeding $9B and ARR over $200M, placing it in the highest tier of project scale (Much larger scale). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing inaccuracies (e.g., claiming '$75M market cap' vs actual ~$9B, listing audience as 'everyone' vs Enterprise B2B). While the project's real-world utility and traction are exceptional, the response quality score is penalized heavily. The final score reflects the verified massive scale of the business, adjusted downward for the poor submission effort and data precision.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213.75
Audience Reach Impact+162
Technical Innovation+128.25
Evidence Of Traction+222.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.5
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+814.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+717

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The Operating System for the Thinking Machine. VAST delivers the first AI Operating System, natively unifying and orchestrating storage, database, and compute to unleash the true power of agentic computing and data-intensive applications.

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