Proof of Usefulness Report

Node App

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+34

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The project refers to a valid mobile platform ('Node') in the influencer marketing space, established around 2018. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by unverifiable hyperbolic claims (Reach: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people have used my product') and a lack of specific data. While the underlying business model is sound and market-relevant, the disconnect between the submission claims and reality, combined with the lack of verifiable metrics in the input, severely impacts the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25

Audience Reach Impact+1.0

Technical Innovation+3.0

Evidence Of Traction+2.5

Market Timing Relevance+8.5

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+31.5

Usefulness Multiplierx1.08

Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL

node-app.com

Description

Node is a mobile platform that allows consumer brands to outsource custom video and photo production while compensating creators for the licensing rights to their content.\n\nOur technology profiles brands and creators to automate matching and streamline the content-creation workflow. The result, a content engine that produces a wide array of high-quality branded photos and videos.

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