Proof of Usefulness Report

City of Kobe

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+14

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The submission uses the official URL of Kobe City, Japan, but describes a project named 'BlazeStone' which has no verifiable digital footprint or association with the local government. The inclusion of 'marketcap' and 'most people' as traction metrics suggests a low-effort, spam, or crypto-related submission falsely claiming a government entity. There is no evidence of technical implementation or legitimate user adoption for a product by this name.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20

Audience Reach Impact+10

Technical Innovation+0

Evidence Of Traction+0

Market Timing Relevance+10

Functional Completeness+0

Subtotal+20

Usefulness Multiplierx0.72

Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL

kobe.lg.jp

Description

Kobe is blessed with the natural bounty of both the sea and the mountains, and it is a very livable city. Boasting an extensive transportation network and its key role as part of the large market of the Kansai region, Kobe is an excellent location for business.

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