Proof of Usefulness Report

VK.com

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+685
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

VK.com is a massive, established social networking platform with dominance in the CIS region (effectively the 'Russian Facebook'). While the project itself possesses undeniable real-world utility, massive audience reach, and robust technology, the submission appears to be unauthorized or low-effort (generic description, personal email, missing metrics). The evaluation scores the platform's actual verifiable status high on Utility and Reach, but applies significant penalties to 'Evidence of Traction' (due to lack of provided proof) and 'Response Quality' (due to poor data entry).

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+125
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+770
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+685

Project Details

Project URL
vk.com
Description
VK.com is a Russian online social media and social networking service based in Saint Petersburg. It is one of the largest social networking platforms in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). VK.com allows users to connect with friends, share updates, photos, and videos, join communities, and engage in various forms of communication. The platform offers features similar to those of other social networks, such as messaging, news feeds, and multimedia sharing. VK.com is available in multiple languages and is known for its wide range of user-generated content and active user base.

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