Proof of Usefulness Report

Dales Land Net Limited

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+52
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate UK-based hardware company (Dales Land Net Ltd) offering useful IoT soil monitoring solutions for agriculture and flood prevention. Verified partnerships with Sigfox and EchoStar demonstrate real-world utility and B2B traction. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing significant errors such as an incorrect project name ('FrostForge'), hyperbolic and false claims about traction ('most people have used my product'), and a misunderstanding of the target audience ('everyone' vs. niche B2B). The score reflects the existence of a valid product weighed against a highly flawed application that misrepresents the project's scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+5.00
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+46.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+52

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The conditions underground are often very different from the surface due to soil type and recent weather conditions. If you are trying to make important decisions regarding flood conditions or farming operations, just knowing what’s on the surface is not enough. The Dales Land Net Soil Monitor provides a view of what is going on in the soil layers below the surface. • Real time data using IoT networks • 50cm depth • 4 moisture zones • 6 temperature depths • Self charging • No need for wires or for data loggers. • Far more affordable than similar spec models on the market.

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