Proof of Usefulness Report

flowerz

Analysis completed on 1/21/2026

+326
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'flowerz' (pickflowerz.com) is a verified, operating cannabis/hemp dispensary in Washington D.C. with verifiable traction (1,000+ verifiable reviews, featured in Forbes/Leafly). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing hyperbolic falsehoods ('most people have used my product') and generic data. While it serves a real-world utility as a D2C retail business, it lacks technical innovation and the 'Audience Reach' claims are grossly exaggerated compared to reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+5
Evidence Of Traction+30
Market Timing Relevance+75
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+370
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+326

Project Details

Project URL
pickflowerz.com
Description
Hemp-derived products that support your mental and physical wellness journey.\n\nflowerz was formed as a way to connect communities to responsibly crafted cannabis products. The hemp/CBD market is incredibly new and there is significant confusion present throughout the industry - flowerz is here to provide some much-needed clarity. We work with organic farms, sustainable producers, and cGMP manufacturers in order to provide the best possible products to help relieve stress, pain, and anxiety while setting the standard of quality for all cannabis products.

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