Proof of Usefulness Report

Modumetal

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Modumetal is a verified, venture-backed materials science company (Series A/B, ~$100M raised) specializing in nanolaminated alloys (NanoGalv) for the oil and gas industry. While the project has high real-world utility and significant technological innovation, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') and missing data. The score reflects the company's verified industrial value and asset-light licensing model (post-2024 sale of ModuHouston to Lamons), penalized heavily for the inaccurate and lazy submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+64
Technical Innovation+135
Evidence Of Traction+105
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+591.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+535

Project Details

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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