Proof of Usefulness Report

Astroforge

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+239
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Astroforge is a legitimate, high-potential deep tech aerospace company with significant verified traction (Series A funding, active space missions). However, this specific submission contains factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' for a pre-extraction mining company) and lacks detail. The score reflects the company's high technical innovation and utility, heavily penalized by the low quality and reliability of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+92.0
Audience Reach Impact+25.6
Technical Innovation+69.1
Evidence Of Traction+42.0
Market Timing Relevance+35.2
Functional Completeness+2.0
Subtotal+265.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+239

Project Details

Project URL
Description
AstroForge is an aerospace company developing asteroid mining technologies with the goal of becoming the first commercial entity to extract valuable metals from asteroids. They aim to bring space resources into Earth's supply chain, reducing the need for traditional terrestrial mining and promoting a more sustainable future. The company focuses on extracting platinum-group metals from M-type asteroids.

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