Proof of Usefulness Report

ASM Merano Stadtwerke Meran

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+608
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents ASM Merano, a verified municipal utility company in Italy with significant scale (~€21M annual revenue, ~100 employees, established 1928). While the submission itself was of very low quality (containing inaccurate revenue figures and vague claims), external verification confirms it is a highly useful, stable, and profitable entity. The high score reflects the verifiable real-world utility and financial traction, heavily penalized in the Innovation and Response Quality categories due to the lack of detail provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+22.5
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+60.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+640
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+608

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Public Services of the Town of Merano / Meran South Tyrol, Italy

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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