Proof of Usefulness Report

Flow Hive

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+605
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'StarKeeper' is identified as Flow Hive, a globally successful beekeeping technology company with significant revenue ($10M+) and verified market traction (Indiegogo record-breaker). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing incorrect naming, hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), and missing data. While the underlying business is highly useful and impactful (warranting a high base score), the lack of verifiable evidence in the submission triggers severe Quality Factor penalties, reducing the score from a potential ~850 to ~605.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+285.0
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+118.8
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+716.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+605

Project Details

Project URL
honeyflow.com
Description
Flow Hive is an innovative company that revolutionized beekeeping with its unique beehive design, allowing honey to be harvested directly from the hive without disturbing the bees. Founded by father-son duo Cedar and Stuart Anderson, Flow Hive's patented technology simplifies the honey extraction process, making it more efficient and less stressful for both bees and beekeepers. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental conservation, promoting beekeeping practices that support healthy bee populations. Through their website, honeyflow.com, Flow Hive offers a range of beekeeping products and educational resources to support both novice and experienced beekeepers.

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