Proof of Usefulness Report

Chroma

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+25
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission suffers from critical contradictions and data quality issues. While the Business Type ('AI-native open-source embedding database') and Revenue ('$75M marketcap') match the well-known unicorn 'Chroma' (ChromaDB), the Description claims the project is in the 'Music Tech Industry' and the provided URL (chroma.co) does not verify. The traction claim ('most people have used my product') is hyperbolic and unverifiable. The submission appears to be a botched attempt to list the AI company or a confused entry, resulting in a low score despite the potential high value of the underlying entity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+30
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+40
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+22
Usefulness Multiplierx1.13
Final Score+25

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Chromais in the Music Tech Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Opensource, Music, Entertainment
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