+1
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business
Project 'zkLend' (StarkNet lending protocol) suffered a major $9.5M exploit in early 2025 and officially announced a wind-down/suspension of operations. The submission contains factually false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and ignores the project's critical failure. The project has no current utility or valid traction.
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Score Breakdown
Real World Utility+0.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+1.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+1
Project Details
Project URL
Description
zkLendis in the Blockchain Infrastructure Industry
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
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Technical Roadmap
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