Proof of Usefulness Report

Carschek

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+54
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Carschek' appears to be a legitimate vehicle inspection service based in Nigeria, solving a real-world problem of trust in used car transactions. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by unverifiable and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and ambiguous financial data ('marketcap: 2500000' likely refers to NGN or a theoretical valuation, not verifiable revenue). While the core utility exists, the lack of detailed technical information, poor evidence of traction, and unprofessional response quality result in a low score, categorizing it under 'Minimal Traction' (<50K users) per the calibration guidelines.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30.0
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+4.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+12.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+60.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+54

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Carschek is a fast-growing automotive technology company that provides professional pre-purchase vehicle inspection, quality after-sales, and maintenance services that helps customers understand their vehicle health, and provide professional insight for right vehicle purchasing.

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