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Proof of Usefulness Report

Ascend AI Academy

Analysis completed on 3/11/2026

-81.68
Proof of Usefulness Score
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The submission exhibits multiple red flags and a profound lack of verifiable evidence. Claims of traction ('most people have used my product') and monthly revenue ('all time marketcap: 500000') are highly questionable and unsupported. Additionally, technical implementation details are limited to 'Internet', and core descriptive fields are entirely blank. This project demonstrates minimal-to-no effort in the submission, lack of credible data, and zero verifiability, resulting in a heavily penalized sub-zero final score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+0
Audience Reach Impact-20.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-50.0
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness-5.0
Subtotal-74.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score-82

Project Details

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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