Proof of Usefulness Report

Verizon Media

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+139
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project URL 'adtechus.com' corresponds to legitimate, massive-scale ad infrastructure owned by Yahoo/Verizon Media. However, the submission itself appears to be an unauthorized or low-quality entry ('FrostStorm', nonsensical revenue figures, vague claims). While the underlying technology has immense utility and reach, the submission fails to provide credible evidence of ownership or traction, resulting in verifiable utility scores but heavily penalized quality factors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+11.25
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+4.50
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+34.00
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final ScoreNaN

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Verizon Media offers a complete set of publisher solutions. Our platforms help publishers grow their business and deliver quality experiences to their audience.

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