Proof of Usefulness Report

10Steps Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a registered UK micro-consultancy (10STEPS LTD) offering standard cybersecurity certifications (Cyber Essentials, IASME). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product') and audience reach ('everyone'). The revenue metric is confusingly labeled as 'marketcap' for a private entity. While the business exists, the lack of verifiable digital product traction, the misuse of business terminology, and the unsupportable reach claims result in a minimal Proof of Usefulness score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.625
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+13.125
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+13

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Providing Cyber Essentials, IASME, IoT Certification, Vulnerability Assessment, Cyber Essentials Advisor and Supply Chain Risk Assurance

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

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