Proof of Usefulness Report

Betterscan

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project, Betterscan (IronHunter), addresses a valid and high-value problem in the DevSecOps space (security orchestration). External verification confirms the existence of the tool as an open-source project with listings on platforms like SourceForge and GitHub. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring hyperbolic and false claims regarding reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). These statements, combined with a lack of verifiable metrics and null revenue/team data, severely impact the credibility and scoring. The project falls into the 'Minimal traction' category based on available evidence, despite the strong market relevance.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+65
Evidence Of Traction+32
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+51
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Betterscan is in the Cybersecurity Industry. A simple and powerful DevSecOps software to automate thousands of checks and eliminate human errors in Source Code and Cloud Infrastructure.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Cloud Computing, Software Development, Devops
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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