Proof of Usefulness Report

Cru Wine

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Cru Wine' presents significant red flags, including exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product') and a disconnect between the submitter alias 'ShadowForge' and the described wine business. While the project describes a potential wine trade entity (likely mimicking Cru World Wine), the provided URL is questionable, and the input quality is extremely low, suggesting a test or spam entry rather than a verifiable business submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+12.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+14

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Drinks Cru ... a stellar team of drinks trade experts, writers and broadcasters with a strongly commercial outlook.

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