Proof of Usefulness Report

creds

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

-3
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission contains critical red flags indicating a low-quality or deceptive entry. The project description is plagiarized from the legitimate 'Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions' (creds.ac.uk), but is applied to an unrelated URL (creds.xyz) and a different business type ('Verifiable Credentials'). Furthermore, the traction claim ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false, and the audience reach claim ('everyone') is unsubstantiated. No verifiable technology or utility was found.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+0.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction-2.50
Market Timing Relevance+0.00
Functional Completeness-0.50
Subtotal-3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score-3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Centre for Research into Energy Demand Solutions. Funded by UK Research and Innovation 2019-2023.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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