Proof of Usefulness Report

Freelance Web Development

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

-27
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission appears to be a test or spam entry containing significant red flags and unverifiable claims. The name 'IronShade' corresponds to a well-known fictional hacking group from a TryHackMe cybersecurity challenge, suggesting the project is not a legitimate business entity. Claims such as 'most people have used my product' and an audience of 'everyone' are demonstrably false. The revenue metric ('all time marketcap') is nonsensical in this context. While the domain codecat.com exists (a cybersecurity firm), the specific details provided (Team Size: 3000, Launch: 2012 vs 1998 description) contradict external data and indicate a lack of authenticity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact-10.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction-20.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal-27
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score-27

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Developing creation solutions to challenging web application and software problems since 1998.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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