Proof of Usefulness Report

Derapi

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+39
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Derapi' appears to represent a legitimate B2B infrastructure play (Distributed Energy Resources API) likely associated with YC S22. However, the submission itself is of exceptionally poor quality, featuring a non-professional submitter name ('FrostWing'), verifiable falsehoods regarding traction ('most people have used my product'), and generic claims ('everyone') that contradict the specialized nature of the business. While the underlying technology concept has high utility, the specific evidence provided warrants a severe penalty, resulting in a low score typical of early-stage projects with minimal verified traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+7
Evidence Of Traction+2
Market Timing Relevance+8
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+33
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+39

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Derapiis in the Utilities Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Energy Solutions, Blockchain, Decentralization
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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