Proof of Usefulness Report

Openpod

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission contains critical red flags and contradictions. The project 'Openpod' corresponds to a dormant Y Combinator Web3 company (DAO-as-a-service), yet the submission lists the business type as 'Podcast creation'. The claims of reaching 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false. The input data is incoherent, combining unrelated keywords with hyperbolic traction signals that have no basis in reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+1.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.00
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+3.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+4

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Openpodis in the Open Source Industry

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