Proof of Usefulness Report

Mardeca

Analysis completed on 3/17/2026

-19.8

Proof of Usefulness Score

Lab Mode

While the project targets a highly relevant market (maritime decarbonization) with a potentially novel technical concept, the submission contains severe red flags. Claims such as 'everyone' for audience reach and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false for a niche B2B software/fintech product. Furthermore, citing an 'all time marketcap' instead of monthly revenue suggests a tokenized project lacking real-world business traction. These unsubstantiated and exaggerated claims trigger severe penalties, bringing the score below zero.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.0

Audience Reach Impact+0.0

Technical Innovation+30.0

Evidence Of Traction-125.0

Market Timing Relevance+50.0

Functional Completeness-2.5

Subtotal-22.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.88

Final Score-20

Project Details

Project URL

mardeca.com

Description

Mardeca is committed to making a future where shipping is optimized for emissions reduction and efficiency a reality. We are removing systemic obstacles to maritime efficiency and decarbonization. Mardeca helps ship owners adopt efficiency technology using ANN-modeled retrofits, efficiency-aware charter clauses, retrofit financing & green guarantee options and digital monitoring of operations. Mardeca´s proprietary artificial neural network serves as machine learning solution to streamline the efficiency technology selection process, accelerating the journey to zero emissions shipping.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Early stage requiring focused development

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