Proof of Usefulness Report

IoT and Beyond

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+15
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'IoT and Beyond' represents a real but niche content platform (video podcast and community events) focusing on IoT technology. However, the submission is critically flawed with hyperbolic and verifiable false claims. While the applicant states 'most people have used my product' and lists the audience as 'everyone,' external verification confirms the project is a small niche community (IoT Texas) with approximately 400 YouTube subscribers and limited digital footprint. The 'marketcap' revenue figure is misused and likely inaccurate. The low score reflects the disparity between the submission's grandiose claims and the actual, modest scale of the project, alongside the lack of verifiable technical innovation or business traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Technical Innovation Quality+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+5
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+50
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+12.625
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+15

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Learn about the exponential tech that is changing the world, directly from the experts themselves on our video podcast and at our in-person events.

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