Proof of Usefulness Report

Maker Wine

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+398
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Maker Wine is a verified, venture-backed premium canned wine company with estimated annual revenue of ~$3.6M and distribution in 45 states. While the underlying business is strong and demonstrates significant market traction (Shark Tank appearance, VC funding), the specific submission provided contained demonstrably false and low-effort claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). Consequently, the Proof of Usefulness score balances the high real-world verifiable metrics with significant penalties to the Quality Factors and Response Quality to reflect the unreliability of the submitted data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+162.5
Audience Reach Impact+70.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+120.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+485
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+398

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Maker connects modern wine lovers to small-batch wines in innovative formats. Because wine deserves new rituals.

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