Proof of Usefulness Report

Blackburn Energy

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+17
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a real but defunct company, Blackburn Energy, Inc., which has officially ceased operations and sold its assets/IP (though the founder retained some IP for a potential restart). The submission is of extremely low quality, featuring false claims (audience reach 'everyone', traction 'most people have used my product') and nonsensical data (technology listed as 'Higher Education'). While the underlying technology (RelGen) was innovative and the company historically raised ~$5.2M, the current dead status of the corporation and the spam-like quality of the submission result in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+15.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+17

Project Details

Description
Install RelGen and experience the fastest charge on the market, instant fuel savings, increased uptime, higher performance and maximum power.

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