Proof of Usefulness Report

iSeeCars

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+361

Proof of Usefulness Score

Certified Problem Solver

The project 'iSeeCars' is a verified, high-utility automotive data platform frequently cited by major news outlets (ABC, CNN). However, the submission itself ('StarClaw') is extremely low quality, providing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and zero actionable data. The score is buoyed by the project's verifiable real-world existence and media authority but significantly capped by the 'Quality Factor' penalties due to the lazy submission.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5

Audience Reach Impact+6.0

Technical Innovation+3.75

Evidence Of Traction+8.75

Market Timing Relevance+6.0

Functional Completeness+0.5

Subtotal+42.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.85

Final Score+361

Project Details

Project URL

iseecars.com

Description

iSeeCars is a \"Kayak.com\" for used and new cars, as ABC News calls it, by making car shopping easier, more transparent, and much less time consuming for consumers. It is turning car shopping on its head by applying big data analytics and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of cars and tens of thousands of dealers. iSeeCars has saved users $200 million so far.

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