Proof of Usefulness Report

Kamusi Project

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+244
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The Kamusi Project is a legitimate, long-standing (est. 1994) academic initiative with a credible graph-based approach to lexicography (Utility/Innovation). However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims regarding traction ('most people have used my product'), irrelevant metadata tags ('space-technology'), and missing key business metrics (revenue, team size). While the underlying mission is noble and the 'matrix' methodology innovative, the project lacks verifiable commercial traction or modern market relevance compared to major competitors, positioning it as a niche academic resource rather than a mass-market solution.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+137.5
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+12.5
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+287.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+244

Project Details

Project URL
kamusi.org
Description
The Kamusi Project is a participatory international effort dedicated to improving knowledge of the world's languages. Our long term mission is to produce advanced resources for every language: a full matrix of human expression across time and space.\n\nWe use the MEAN stack, a neo4j database, and Ionic.\n\nOur unique system joins dozens of languages with millions of data points, with vocabulary accuracy miles beyond Google Translate. Users from around the world have contributed to Kamusi in many ways (by spending time translating words/phrases, financial aid by donating to the project, engineering by contributing to individual modules on the website). \n\nOur mobile app:\niPhone: http://kamu.si/ios\nAndroid: http://kamu.si/android-here\n\nOur bot on Telegram - Emojiworldbot (video: https://youtu.be/eJV-MwCNeLs)\nDownload link - https://storebot.me/bot/emojiworldbot\n\nThe point of contact for the project is Dr. Martin Benjamin, in Lausanne, Switzerland (martin@kamusi.org)

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