Proof of Usefulness Report

Machinio

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+520
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Machinio is a legitimate, high-traction business (acquired by Liquidity Services for ~$25M in 2018) with verifiable reach in the B2B machinery market (1.2M+ monthly visitors). However, the submission quality is extremely poor, featuring hyperbolic falsehoods (e.g., claiming 'most people' use it) and missing technical details. The score reflects the high real-world value and verifiable success of the entity, significantly penalized by the low-effort and inaccurate descriptions provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+166.25
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+571.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+520

Project Details

Project URL
machinio.com
Description
Machinio is the largest global platform for buying and selling used machinery and equipment. We’re experts at using technology to connect buyers and sellers and facilitating transactions. Thousands of dealers and suppliers trust us to market and sell their equipment. We do this by introducing them to millions of new buyers each year.\nSince its founding, Machinio has continued to revolutionize the way buyers and sellers operate by introducing new technology and saving both sides substantial time and effort. \n\nMachinio has been covered by leading media outlets including Forbes, EquipmentWorld, Agriculture.com, Business Insider, Inc.com and more. \n\nVisit us at Machinio.com\n\nLike us on FACEBOOK - fabebook.com/machinioequipment\nFollow us on TWITTER - twitter.com/machinio\nFollow us on INSTAGRAM - instagram.com/machinio_

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