Proof of Usefulness Report

Mesto

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+182
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Mesto is a verified digital community for Russian-speaking founders and entrepreneurs (est. 2020) with approximately 25,000 members. However, the submission contains significant red flags: the evidence of traction ('most people have used my product') is demonstrably false and hyperbolic. The audience reach claim ('everyone') is unrealistic for a niche community. The revenue figure ('17000000 marketcap') likely refers to a community token valuation rather than verified business revenue. While the project has real-world utility as a networking hub, the low-quality submission and lack of verifiable growth data significantly penalize the score. The project falls into the 'Small but promising' category but ranks lower due to poor evidence presentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+15
Evidence Of Traction+25
Market Timing Relevance+70
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+202.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+182

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Welcome to our LinkedIn page 🌎 We are a global co-working space where dreamers come together to generate ideas, share knowledge, and create useful products. Mesto enables entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors to enliven their vision by meeting like-minded people. We believe we all share that Startup DNA. Our culture is based on inclusion, mutual support, and giving above taking. Our main values: - we create because we strive to make the world a better place - we help because we want more beautiful ideas to come to life and make a difference - we trust each other because we don’t have time to waste - we share because this is how we grow Whoever and wherever you are, if you strive to create, grow, give to others, you are welcome to join us. Help us build a better tomorrow! Please reach us out at hello@mesto.co

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