The Intelligence Standard

The Proof Score™

Not all intelligence is created equal. Now you can measure it.

Every article, market call, and disruption signal on Bourbon Pour carries a Proof Score — a 0–100 rating measuring evidential strength. Data density, cross-reference count, and recency combine into a single number that tells you exactly how much weight to give any piece of intelligence.

0
Proof

94-Proof Intelligence

This score means the underlying claim is supported by multiple verified data sources, cross-referenced with at least 3 independent signals, and sourced from data no older than 72 hours. Act on this with high confidence.

The Proof Scale — From Rumor to Conviction
0–39
Rumor
Unverified. Single source. Treat as speculation.
40–59
Opinion
Some evidence. Analyst interpretation. Monitor.
60–74
Signal
Multiple data points. Pattern emerging. Watch closely.
75–89
Evidence
Strong data. Cross-verified. High directional confidence.
90–100
Conviction
Hard data. Multi-source verified. Act on this.
Methodology
Three pillars. One score.
Every Proof Score is calculated from three weighted dimensions — each measuring a different axis of evidential strength.
40%
Data Density
How much verifiable data underpins the claim. We count primary data points, quantitative evidence, and named sources.
  • Named data sources (SEC filings, earnings, etc.)
  • Quantitative claims with cited numbers
  • Primary vs. secondary source ratio
  • Statistical methodology quality
  • Data granularity and completeness
35%
Cross-Reference Count
How many independent sources confirm the same signal. Single-source claims score lower regardless of how good the source is.
  • Number of independent confirming sources
  • Source diversity (industry, geography, type)
  • Corroboration strength between signals
  • Contradicting signal analysis
  • Signal independence verification
25%
Recency Weight
How fresh is the underlying data. Markets move on new information — stale data gets discounted heavily.
  • Age of primary data sources
  • Time since last data refresh
  • Market regime relevance
  • Event proximity weighting
  • Decay curve applied to older signals
The Proof Score Formula
DD(0.40)× XR(0.35)× RW(0.25)= Proof Score
Each dimension is scored 0–100 independently, then combined using weighted multiplication. A zero in any dimension caps the total score at 40, ensuring no single strong dimension can mask a weakness.
Interactive
Score Simulator
Drag the sliders to see how different evidence profiles produce different Proof Scores.
Adjust Evidence Inputs
Data Density72
Primary data points, quantitative evidence, named sources
Cross-References65
Independent confirming sources across different types
Recency88
Freshness of underlying data and market relevance
Calculated Proof Score
74
Signal-Grade Intelligence
Score Breakdown
Data Density (40%)
28.8
Cross-Refs (35%)
22.8
Recency (25%)
22.0
In Practice
How real intelligence scores
Why It Matters
The case for evidence-scored media.
01
Kill the noise
The average finance professional encounters 400+ data points per day. Proof Score instantly tells you which 12 matter. Stop reading everything — start reading the right things.
02
Accountability in media
Traditional finance media has no scoring. A viral tweet and a 50-page research report carry equal visual weight. Proof Score forces transparency about evidential backing.
03
Decision velocity
When a signal crosses 90, you move. When it's at 55, you wait. Proof Score compresses the time between seeing information and knowing how to weight it in your decision framework.
04
Community calibration
Through Proof of Work™, our community submits and scores their own analyses. Over time, this creates a shared intelligence standard where quality rises and noise sinks.

Stop guessing. Start proving.

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