Proof of Usefulness Report

Makan

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Makan' presents a 'BeReal for food' concept that aligns with current authenticity trends in social media. However, the submission contains significant red flags: the provided URL (makanofficial.com) appears unindexed or inactive, and the traction claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false. Additionally, the term 'marketcap' for revenue and the lack of verifiable digital footprint for a claimed 30-person team suggest either a very early-stage concept with inflated metrics or a lack of serious execution. Without verifiable evidence of the app's existence or user base, the score is heavily penalized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+3.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+11
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+12

Project Details

Description
Makan is the real meal-sharing app. No filters. No calorie counting. No pressure. We’re a camera-first social wellness platform helping people build better food habits by sharing what they actually eat — unfiltered, unedited, and totally human. Makan combines health tech, habit tracking, and social connection to make food logging simple, fast, and emotionally meaningful. Snap your meal in under 10 seconds. Share it with friends, keep it private, or use it as your own digital food journal. We're reshaping food culture to support authenticity, mental well-being, and consistent eating — without guilt or performance.

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