Proof of Usefulness Report

Encroute AB

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Encroute AB' (submitted as 'LunarGale') appears to correspond to the Encrouter ENC-AX1800A VPN router, which public sources indicate was discontinued as of early 2024. The submission contains demonstrably false and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone'), which severely degrade the Quality Factor. While the hardware product did technically exist and solve a privacy problem, its commercial discontinuation and the low-quality submission result in a score reflecting a failed or zombie project.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+16.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+15

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Encroute is a market leader in custom VPN and IoT technology solutions. We specialize in creating digital and physical VPN products built for privacy-minded customers at home or in the office.

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