Proof of Usefulness Report

Functionland

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+96
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Functionland' (submitted as 'DeepHeart') is a verifiable decentralized storage startup (fx.land) with a successful crowdfunding history. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing significant hallucinations (name 'DeepHeart', technology 'energy-solutions') and demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology (Fula protocol, Box hardware) has merit and solves a real privacy problem, the PoU score is heavily penalized due to the unreliable and exaggerated submission data, placing it in the 'Minimal Traction' tier despite its actual hardware shipments.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+43.75
Audience Reach Impact+10.00
Technical Innovation+37.50
Evidence Of Traction+18.75
Market Timing Relevance+40.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+152.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.63
Final Score+96

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Functionlandis in the Enterprise Storage Industry

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