Proof of Usefulness Report

Australian Sheet Traders

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+536
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Australian Sheet Traders (AST) is a legitimate, established (est. 1999) national distributor with significant physical infrastructure (4 warehouses) and verified scale (approx. 125 employees), contrasting sharply with the low-quality submission data. While the input contained errors (e.g., 'marketcap: 50000') and lacked verifiable evidence, external search confirms high real-world utility and strong B2B traction within the Australian manufacturing and signage sectors. The project lacks technical innovation, relying on standard distribution models, but scores highly on utility and stability.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+100.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+580
Usefulness Multiplierx0.925
Final Score+537

Project Details

Description
Australian Sheet Traders (AST) is a cost effective and efficient National distributor of flat Plastics, Composite Aluminum and associated products with distribution warehouses in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney and Perth.

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