Proof of Usefulness Report

Minūs°

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+56
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Minūs° is a verified early-stage agri-tech startup (minus.global) focused on regenerative agriculture and carbon credits, with verified pilots in India/Germany (25+ farmers, 1,000+ hectares). However, the submission itself contains demonstrably false and lazy claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone'), which severely undermines the credibility of the input data. While the project has high real-world utility and verified founders, the discrepancy between the professional website and the unprofessional submission results in a low score typical of projects with minimal verifiable traction and poor presentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+11.25
Evidence Of Traction+8.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.5
Functional Completeness+0.4
Subtotal+55.15
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+56

Project Details

Project URL
minus.global
Description
Minus is creating the future of carbon markets by transforming regenerative agriculture into a scalable and verifiable climate solution. Through our multi-layer Monitoring System, we deliver soil intelligence and carbon data with accuracy that stands out in the market. Our platform integrates AI, remote sensing, and proprietary IoT sensors to generate Circular Carbon Credits that link directly to verified regenerative practices. Farmers in India and Germany gain new income streams, while buyers access science-backed offsets they can trust. By reducing verification costs and ensuring credibility, we bridge the gap between farm-level action and global climate finances. Minus is building the future of reliable, scalable and high-integrity offsets.

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