Proof of Usefulness Report

Zora

Analysis completed on 2/2/2026

+657
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Zora is a highly established, unicorn-status NFT protocol and Layer 2 network with significant real-world utility and verifiable value ($600M valuation). However, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and pseudonymous details. While the underlying project technology and market position are exceptional (far exceeding the calibration baseline), the score is dampened by the lack of professional detail in the response and the specific quality penalties applied to traction evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+150
Technical Innovation+138
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+3.75
Subtotal+714.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+657

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Zora is a group of individuals working towards a new paradigm for creators by enabling the creation, curation, and collection of cryptomedia (https://cryptomedia.wtf). We believe that by enabling a more equitable system for creators and communities, we will fundamentally rediscover the power of the internet.\n\nZora is built on top of Ethereum: an incredibly powerful tool for open, transparent, internet-native value creation and exchange. Powerful, but famously hard to use. We’re working tirelessly to make Zora available to as many creators as possible, and to make it easy for everyone to use day to day. Luckily, our team has experience in doing just that for millions of people around the world during our time at Coinbase—one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges.\n\nJoin us in our mission to build a new creator and community-owned economy.\n\nRead our manifesto: https://zora.co/manifesto

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