Proof of Usefulness Report

Zilliz Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+456
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Zilliz is a highly significant infrastructure project in the AI/LLM space, backed by over $113M in funding and serving as the primary commercial entity for the Milvus vector database (28k+ GitHub stars). While the submission itself was low-effort (claiming 'everyone' is the audience and 'most people' have used it), the verified external reality of the project warrants a high score. The project demonstrates exceptional market timing and utility for RAG applications, though the score is dampened by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+133.0
Audience Reach Impact+72.0
Technical Innovation+66.2
Evidence Of Traction+108.0
Market Timing Relevance+48.0
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+429.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.06
Final Score+456

Project Details

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Description
Zilliz Cloud is a fully managed vector database based on the popular open-source Milvus that enables 10x faster vector retrieval, a feat unparalleled by any other vector database.

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