Proof of Usefulness Report

GrainChain

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+708
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

GrainChain is a verified, high-traction AgTech company (Series B, ~$42M funding, ~$13M est. revenue) solving critical supply chain and payment issues in agriculture. While the submission itself was of extremely poor quality (containing false 'everyone' claims and nonsensical revenue data), the actual project is a market leader with significant utility, real-world assets processed (22.5B lbs), and a large team (~136 employees). The score reflects the high value of the project, slightly penalized for the unverifiable claims in the specific form submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+170
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+805
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+708

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Leveling the playing field for all agricultural participants through technology, innovation, and financial inclusion.

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