Proof of Usefulness Report

Bushel

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+608
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Bushel is a verified, market-leading agricultural technology platform with significant real-world utility, digitizing infrastructure for the grain industry. While the project itself is high-quality (Series C funding, ~60,000 users, extensive industry integration), the submission provided was low-effort, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking specific data. The score reflects the high intrinsic value and verified traction of the Bushel platform, balanced by penalties for the poor quality of evidence provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+112
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+640
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+608

Project Details

Project URL
bushelpowered.com
Description
We are building the Grain Industry's Digital Infrastructure. World markets are more dependent than ever on technology and the connections they make with it. We still can’t control the markets for you or your producers. We also can’t make your trucks travel farther on a tank of gas. However, Bushel can build you the digital infrastructure that you need to respond faster to market changes, quickly get vital information to producers, and streamline how you buy and sell commodities throughout the ag industry’s supply chain.\n\nWe offer tools that help ag businesses react faster to changes and improve their role in the supply chain
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Construction, Devops, Web Development
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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