Proof of Usefulness Report

Kyoto Technologies AG

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+145
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project addresses a legitimate problem (carbon market inefficiency) using blockchain technology, specifically Regenerative Finance (ReFi). However, the submission contains demonstrable falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product'), and the project name 'Kyoto Protocol' appears designed to mimic the international treaty, creating potential confusion. While there is verifiable activity (token launch, tree planting claims, social community), the traction signals are typical of early-stage crypto projects and far below the 'everyone' reach claimed. User reviews are mixed to poor (Trustpilot 2.5/5), and the submission quality is critically low.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Real World Utility Quality Factor+1
Audience Reach Impact+20
Audience Reach Impact Quality Factor+0.5
Technical Innovation+45
Technical Innovation Quality Factor+1
Evidence Of Traction+25
Evidence Of Traction Quality Factor+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+65
Market Timing Relevance Quality Factor+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality Factor+0.5
Subtotal+155
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+145

Project Details

Description
Kyoto Technologies Ag is a climate technology company based in Switzerland. We use blockchain technology to improve and scale the $50b Voluntary Carbon Market. Our innovative solution digitises the entire carbon supply chain and delivers high-integrity, evidence-based, carbon credits, faster and more cost-effectively than our competitors.

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

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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