Proof of Usefulness Report

Blackout

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+3
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Blackout' at blackout.one presents significant red flags. The domain is not indexed in search engines, and the claims of traction ('most people have used my product') are demonstrably false. The description contradicts itself, classifying the project as both 'Enterprise Information Management' and a 'smart device restriction' app. No evidence of the team, revenue, or active user base exists. The submission appears to be either a low-effort placeholder or factually inaccurate.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0
Audience Reach Impact+0
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0
Technical Innovation+0
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0
Evidence Of Traction+0
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0
Market Timing Relevance+10
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0
Functional Completeness+0
Response Quality Quality Factor+0
Subtotal+3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Blackoutis in the Enterprise Information Management Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development, Leadership, Hardware
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