Proof of Usefulness Report

Myke Bates

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission purports to represent 'Myke Bates' (a personal developer brand) but references 'Hearo Technologies' (a verified assistive tech company where Myke Bates is CEO). While Hearo Technologies is a legitimate business with real-world utility in the disability space, the submission itself is of low quality, featuring hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') that are demonstrably false given the niche regional nature of the business (<50k users). The 'AncientKeeper' moniker appears to be a personal handle rather than a software project. The score reflects the genuine utility of the underlying work (Hearo) severely discounted by the lack of verifiable evidence in the submission and the exaggerated traction claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+8.13
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+25.88
Usefulness Multiplierx1.24
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Developer stoked on .NET, Umbraco, IoT, iOS, macOS, killer front-ends, heavy metal, horror, and pizza. Hearo Technologies | Springfield Devs | QuipVid

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