Proof of Usefulness Report

HCZi

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+11
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for HCZi appears to be a low-effort or 'troll' entry, characterized by the use of a fictional character's name ('BlazeStone') and unverifiable, exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). While HCZi exists as a small B2B lead generation agency and venture builder in Hong Kong (1-10 employees), the submission data fails to reflect the actual business reality. The mismatch between the claimed reach ('everyone') and the niche nature of the business results in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Real World Utility Quality Factor+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+30
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+11.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+11

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are building in messaging and marketplaces.

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