Proof of Usefulness Report

Crusoe

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+780
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Crusoe Energy is a verified 'Decacorn' ($10B+ valuation) playing a critical role in the global AI infrastructure and climate technology sectors. The project creates high-value compute resources from stranded energy (flared gas), addressing both the skyrocketing demand for AI power and environmental sustainability. While the submission text was notably low-effort (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product'), the input data accurately reflected the company's massive scale (700+ employees, $10B valuation). The score reflects exceptional real-world utility, perfect market timing, and verifiable elite-tier traction, slightly penalized for the vague qualitative descriptions in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+80
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+812
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+780

Project Details

Project URL
crusoeenergy.com
Description
Crusoe Energy is on a mission to unlock value in stranded energy resources through the power of computation. We aim to align the long term interests of the climate with the future of global computing infrastructure. As data centers consume an exponentially growing power footprint to deliver technology to all connected devices, we are inspired by making sure that the energy meeting that demand is sourced in an environmentally responsible fashion.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Iot, Climatetech
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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