Proof of Usefulness Report

Instathings

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a functional IoT integration platform ('Instathings') with a live website and clear value proposition for developers. However, the PoU submission itself is critically flawed. The claims that the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product' are factually incorrect and severely damage credibility. The technical description ('Technologies Used: Internet') is unacceptably vague. While the underlying software solves a legitimate problem (IoT fragmentation), the submission fails to provide verifiable evidence of the claimed traction or revenue ($500k market cap is ambiguous). The score reflects a legitimate early-stage product penalized heavily for delusional traction claims and a low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+29.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Instathings allows businesses to add IoT to their processes integrating hardware into low-code development platforms, computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and project management tools.

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