Proof of Usefulness Report

echidna software

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+571
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Echidna is a verified, established digital commerce agency with over 100 employees and significant market presence (B2B). However, the project submission was of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking detail. The score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals verified via external search, partially penalized by the poor response quality and lack of submitted evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+96.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+180.0
Market Timing Relevance+70.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+621
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+571

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Product Engineering \nA digital commerce agency with capabilities including strategy, creative, marketing, systems integration, technology services, and managed services.

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