Proof of Usefulness Report

A Thing Story

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'A Thing Story' presents significant red flags, primarily the verifiable falsehood that 'most people have used my product' while lacking any discoverable digital footprint or indexed website. The project claims to be an IoT agency but provides generic descriptions and ambiguous financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). Due to the lack of verifiable evidence, unrealistic claims, and low-quality submission data, the Proof of Usefulness score is minimal.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+4

Project Details

Project URL
athingstory.com
Description
Your one-stop shop for IoT from hardware to the cloud, no need to organize the work between different experts, we are a team of firmware, software, hardware developers, and product managers working together to satisfy your needs.

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