Proof of Usefulness Report

echo3D

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+460
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

echo3D is a legitimate, venture-backed Series A startup (funding led by Qualcomm Ventures) offering a robust 3D asset management platform for developers. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility, verified traction (~11,000+ claimed users in 2021, likely 50k+ now), and strong market relevance in spatial computing, the submission provided was of extremely poor quality. The submitter made demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and omitted key financial data ('revenue: null'). The evaluation heavily penalizes the Quality Factors (Qi) due to these unreliable inputs, but the final score reflects the verified external reality of a viable, well-funded technology company rather than the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+96.0
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+511
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+460

Project Details

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Description
echo3D is a cloud-based 3D asset management platform that provides the tools and cloud infrastructure to help developers & companies quickly build & deploy 3D/AR/VR apps, games, and content.

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