Proof of Usefulness Report

FotoPool

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project submission for 'FotoPool' contains critical red flags and unverifiable claims. The domain 'fotopoolapp.com' appears inactive or unindexed in major search engines. The submission claims 'most people have used my product,' which is demonstrably false and severely impacts credibility. The metrics provided (e.g., 'all time marketcap: 500000' and technologies listed simply as 'Internet') suggest either a misunderstanding of the evaluation process, a low-effort submission, or a potential meme-coin/spam entry with no functional software product attached. Compared to the calibration benchmark (HackerNoon, score 333), which has verified millions of users, this project demonstrates zero verifiable traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.50
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.38
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+4.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+4

Project Details

Project URL
Description
An all-in-one event photo management system for physical events, combining seamless user experiences with immersive point-of-view (POV) photography.

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