Proof of Usefulness Report

Octopus Deploy

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+3
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes 'Octopus Travel' (a defunct hotel booking platform from the 2000s) but uses the URL 'octopus.com' which is currently occupied by 'Octopus Deploy' (a prominent DevOps automation company). The submission appears to be factually erroneous, hallucinated, or a spam entry. It conflates the history of the domain with its current utility and makes unverifiable/false claims about audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). Due to the non-existence of the described project at the provided URL and the severe data discrepancies, the Proof of Usefulness is near zero.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+0.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+2.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
octopus.com
Description
Hotel booking made easy. Octopus.com is a leading online hotel retailer displaying real-time availability and confirmations in multiple languages. Octopus.com provides access to a huge inventory of over 90,000 hotels in more than 14,000 cities, spanning 180 countries, ranging from independent hotels, chain hotels and B&Bs. No matter where you are going, we aim to provide the most relevant accommodation at the most competitive price. What you see is what you get with Octopus.com. Honest hotel reviews and our fully inclusive honest pricing means there are no hidden charges such as booking fees, extra taxes or surcharges.

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