Proof of Usefulness Report

ASA

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+21

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The submission presents a critical identity mismatch: the provided URL links to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, while the description refers to 'aSa', a legacy provider of rebar software. Claims regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product') are demonstrably false for a niche B2B industrial software. While the described entity likely exists as a legitimate business founded in 1969, the submission contains incoherent data, hallucinated metrics (e.g., team size of 3000 vs real-world estimate of <200), and lacks verifiable evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5

Audience Reach Impact+2.0

Technical Innovation+2.25

Evidence Of Traction+5.0

Market Timing Relevance+2.0

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+19

Usefulness Multiplierx1.10

Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL

asahq.com

Description

aSa is the world’s leading provider of software for the reinforcing steel industry. aSa automates nearly every step of the reinforcing steel process — from estimating and rebar detailing, to production, material tracking, billing, and general accounting. Small and large rebar fabricators, contract rebar estimators and rebar detailers, engineering firms, and placing firms all benefit from aSa software solutions.

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