Proof of Usefulness Report

Marathon Petroleum

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+639
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a Fortune 500 downstream energy giant with massive scale, revenue, and utility. While the entity itself possesses high intrinsic value and traction ($60B+ market cap, 18k+ employees), the submission quality is notably poor, containing outdated information (referencing Speedway ownership, sold in 2021) and lazy field entries ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'). The project scores highly on Utility, Traction, and Reach due to its established market position, but suffers in Response Quality and Innovation due to the generic nature of the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+36
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+48
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+717
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+639

Project Details

Project URL
marathonpetroleum.com
Description
Marathon Petroleum Corporation, accessible via marathonpetroleum.com, is a leading integrated downstream energy company in the United States. It specializes in refining, marketing, and transportation of petroleum products. With a robust network of refineries, Marathon Petroleum produces a wide range of fuels, lubricants, and petrochemicals. The company also operates a vast network of retail locations under the Speedway brand, providing fuel and convenience products to consumers. Committed to sustainability and innovation, Marathon Petroleum focuses on efficient operations and reducing its environmental footprint while meeting the energy needs of its customers.

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