Proof of Usefulness Report

Basics Explained

Analysis completed on 2/11/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Basics Explained' corresponds to a small YouTube channel with approximately 608 subscribers and 7 videos, rather than the larger channel with a similar name. The content focuses on ROS, Arduino, and IoT, aligning with the submission description. However, the channel appears inactive with the last upload dating back roughly 5 years. The submission's claims of reaching 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false and heavily exaggerated given the verifiable subscriber count. The claim of '500,000 marketcap' is ambiguous and unsupported by the visible traction (~10k views on top videos). While the educational intent is positive, the project lacks current activity, verifiable reach, and honesty in its self-assessment.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.10
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+3.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+15.48
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+15

Project Details

Description
An educational YouTube Channel that also provides virtual & hands-on training workshops for students and professionals on basic STEM concepts and Open-Source Technology trends like IoT, Robotics, Automation, ROS, Gazebo, Arduino, RPi, etc. along with Academic & Competitive Project Support & Training.

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