Proof of Usefulness Report

Ionic

Analysis completed on 2/9/2026

+463
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Ionic is a verified, established ship management company (est. 2013) operating a fleet of ~19 vessels with a team of 350+. While the underlying business scale and utility are high (fitting the 400-700 calibration range for large entities), the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking technical detail. The score reflects the solid verified operations heavily penalized by the lack of specific technical innovation and submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+6.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+17.0
Market Timing Relevance+7.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal48.75 (scaled to 1000 basis: 487.5)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+463

Project Details

Project URL
ionicship.com
Description
Ionic was established in 2013 with the aim of building a top-tier ship management company focused on the operation of a medium-sized fleet of high-quality modern vessels. From the inception of Ionic, the highest standard tanker management practices were and continue to be incorporated throughout the operating procedures both ashore and on board. This is largely due to the background and experience of the majority of key staff members and helps the company differentiate itself.

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