Proof of Usefulness Report

Merge0

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+8
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Merge0' (or ThunderStone) appears to be a defunct or low-effort initiative with significant red flags. The submission relies on copy-pasted text from roughly 2015-2016 (predicting IoT growth 'by 2020'), indicating a lack of active maintenance or relevance. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false given the project's obscurity and lack of search presence. While a 'Merge' cryptocurrency exists with a negligible market cap (~$5k-$15k), there is no evidence linking it definitively to this submission or validating the high traction claims. The project scores extremely low due to outdated premises, false traction signals, and a lack of verifiable utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+5
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+5
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Why Merge 0 ? The IoT market is going to turn out to be huge.  The research house IDC says 50 billion IoT devices will be in the world by 2020.  However, the IoT market is distorted

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