Proof of Usefulness Report

Winding Tree

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+136
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Winding Tree is a recognized open-source blockchain travel protocol established in 2017 with historical industry partnerships (e.g., Lufthansa). However, the submission quality is critically poor, listing verifiable falsehoods for traction ('most people have used my product') and irrelevant technologies ('writing-and-editing'). While the underlying project has legitimate real-world utility in the B2B travel sector, the score is heavily penalized due to the lack of verifiable current metrics, stagnant market timing, and an unprofessional submission that obscures the project's actual technical value.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+56.0
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+17.5
Market Timing Relevance+40.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+178.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.76
Final Score+136

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Winding Tree is a family of open-source softwares built with the aim of promoting innovation within the travel industry. It's main product today is the Winding Tree Decentralized Travel Marketplace (DTM). We make travel cheaper for individual travellers and more profitable for content providers.\n

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