Proof of Usefulness Report

Indorse

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Indorse is a verifiable skills validation platform established in 2017 with historical funding (~$9M) and partnerships (e.g., Grab). However, the project appears to be in a stagnation or 'zombie' phase compared to its initial ICO hype. The submission received a severe penalty for hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' audience), which contradict the niche B2B/developer reality. While the underlying technology (blockchain-based validation) has merit, the lack of recent verifiable growth data and the low-quality submission result in a low score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+8.25
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.13
Subtotal+36.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+41

Project Details

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Description
Indorse is a skills validation platform which helps candidates validate their tech skills and helps companies match with better candidates.\n\nAssess candidates programming skills by testing their code online. Receive tailor-made code reports and hire the right tech candidates.

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