Proof of Usefulness Report

Gateway TH Köln

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission appears to be a low-effort entry claiming the existing TH Köln University or its Student Union (AStA) as a personal project. The user 'CrimsonFang' provides nonsensical financial metrics (marketcap) and hyperbolic traction claims ('most people have used my product') that do not align with reality. While the institution itself is useful, this submission lacks legitimacy, technical detail, and verifiable personal contribution.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+5.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+14.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+13

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Der Allgemeine Studierendenausschuss (AStA) vertritt die Interessen der Studierendenschaft der Technischen Hochschule Köln.

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