Proof of Usefulness Report

Byteforged

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+85
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Byteforged is a verifiable software consultancy with a team of ~30 based in Sri Lanka and the US, founded in 2019. However, the submission for 'ShadowForge' suffers from critically poor quality, characterized by hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'). While the company appears legitimate with a small footprint (4 Trustpilot reviews), the specific project submission fails to demonstrate the reach or utility claimed. The score reflects a small, established business with minimal verifiable traction for the specific project submitted, heavily penalized for low-quality responses.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+44.0
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+14.4
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+93.4
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+85

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are BYTEFORGED! Founded in 2019 we are a bespoke software development company based in Sri Lanka and the US. We specialise in a consultancy led approach, delivering high quality bespoke digital platforms, business systems, progressive web apps (PWAs) and mobile apps.

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