Proof of Usefulness Report

charge.xyz

Analysis completed on 3/7/2026

+228
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'charge.xyz' is a verifiable DePIN EV charging network built on the Peaq blockchain with a live mobile app (1K+ downloads on Google Play). While the technology and market timing are strong, the submission contained demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') which severely impacted the Traction and Response Quality scores. The project shows promise as an early-stage utility (Small but promising range) but lacks the network density currently to provide high real-world utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+265
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+228

Project Details

Project URL
Description
charge.xyz is a DePIN-powered data intelligence network that makes EV charging smarter, more reliable, and accessible. Instead of building new infrastructure, charge optimizes the existing charging network by crowdsourcing and aggregating real-time charging data from EV drivers, third-party sources, and direct charger integrations. Built on peaq, the layer-1 blockchain for DePIN and Machine RWAs, charge provides high-accuracy charging insights that reduce downtime, improve reliability, and enhance the customer experience for CPOs, eMSPs, and mobility platforms. Through the charge app, already live on iOS and Android, users can verify chargers, submit real-time availability data, and report issues, ensuring a continuously improving data network. The collected insights power AI-driven analytics that help operators reduce operational costs and improve service quality. charge is building an open and decentralized EV charging intelligence network - designed to be industry-neutral and governed by all stakeholders, from Charge Point Operators and eMSPs to OEMs and energy providers. By solving the fragmentation and reliability issues in EV charging, charge paves the way for a seamless, efficient, and scalable charging ecosystem.

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