Proof of Usefulness Report

10x Genomics

Analysis completed on 1/2/2026

+657
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

10x Genomics is a publicly traded (NASDAQ: TXG) leader in biotechnology with verified revenue exceeding $600M and high scientific utility. While the project's real-world impact is immense, the specific submission provided contains lazy and inaccurate claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'), which significantly lowered the Response Quality and Evidence of Traction quality scores. The final score reflects the massive scale and utility of the company, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+1
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+1
Response Quality+0
Final Score+657

Project Details

Project URL
Description
10x Genomics (NASDAQ: TXG) is one of the fastest growing biotech companies, growing from $3M in revenue in 2015 to $240M in 2019. We create hardware, chemistry, and software that accelerates biological research. Our products are used by scientists around the world, including 96 of the top 100 global research institutions. Our mission is to build products that will be used throughout the rest of this century, to better understand, and eventually conquer disease.\n\nBehind every breakthrough is an extensive network of talented individuals contributing their unique perspectives, backgrounds, and areas of expertise. This kind of collaboration is essential to building a strong and effective workplace, and it’s our goal to create an inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of the communities and the goals that we serve. The discoveries we make now, as a team, will lead to better technologies, better treatments, and a better future.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Biotechnology, Software Development, Messaging Communications
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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