Proof of Usefulness Report

Lumen

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+251
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Lumen' (lumen.me) is a legitimate and innovative metabolic health device. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing significant hallucinations: it conflates the health startup with Lumen Technologies (a telecom giant), claiming a team size of '36000+' and 'Digital infrastructure' business type. Additionally, the traction claim 'most people have used my product' is verifiable false. While the underlying technology and market timing are strong, the score is heavily penalized by the confused data and lack of verifiable evidence in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+30.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+54.75
Scaling Factor5x (Applied to align 0-100 weighted sum with 1000-point scale)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+251

Project Details

Project URL
lumen.me
Description
Lumen is a company that focuses on health and wellness technology, particularly in the area of metabolic health. Through its innovative device and app, Lumen provides users with personalized insights into their metabolism by analyzing their breath. This allows individuals to make informed decisions about their nutrition and lifestyle to optimize their metabolic health. The company's mission is to empower people to improve their well-being by understanding how their bodies utilize energy, ultimately helping them achieve their health and fitness goals.

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