Proof of Usefulness Report

Fireside Technologies Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Fireside Technologies Inc.', a real but obscure entity distinct from the well-known Mark Cuban 'Fireside' app. The project appears to be a niche relationship/dating platform (fireside.dating) rather than a universally used product. The submission contains critical 'Red Flags', including the demonstrably false claim that 'most people have used my product' and extremely vague technical details ('Internet'). The response quality is critically low, and verifiable traction is minimal (Tracxn rank 1612/1711). The market cap claim of $2.5M, if accurate, indicates a micro-cap venture, contradicting the claims of massive reach.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+20
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+5.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.1
Final Score+6

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Fireside is here to help you maintain strong relationships when you can't be there in person.

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