Proof of Usefulness Report

Vesta

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references Vesta Finance, a known DeFi protocol on Arbitrum, but the input data contains critical hallucinations and verifiable falsehoods. Claims such as a 1995 launch date (predating DeFi), 'everyone' as the audience, and 'payment fraud prevention' as the business type severely undermine credibility. While the underlying technology exists, the submission quality resembles spam or bot output, resulting in a heavily penalized score due to lack of reliable evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+1.5
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+19
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+23

Project Details

Project URL
vestafinance.xyz
Description
Vesta is a decentralized finance protocol. Vesta’s main product is VST, which stands for Vesta Stable - a USD-pegged stablecoin. Vesta features a novel liquidation mechanism, creating a lending protocol made for the highest possible capital efficiency. If you wish to learn more about how Vesta works, you can read the documentation at https://docs.vestafinance.xyz/.

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