Proof of Usefulness Report

Opslock

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a critical problem (workplace safety) but the submission is severely compromised by non-credible claims (e.g., audience is 'everyone', 'most people have used my product'). Despite a claimed 2017 launch and 12-person team, external verification is difficult due to poor brand visibility and confusion with Windows 'oplock' terms. The inclusion of unrelated tags like 'film' and the lack of concrete traction metrics suggest a low-quality or potentially zombie project.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.50
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+3.00
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+29
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
opslock.com
Description
At Opslock we help save lives at work. \n\nWorkplace incidents have a massive impact on our communities and our economy, causing environmental disasters, production losses, and over 6000 lives lost annually in North America alone. Beyond devastating families, this represents a burden of \u003e3BN dollars weekly. \n\nOpslock makes the world a safer place to work. \n\n\u2028\u2028Traditional safety software focuses on increasing the efficiency of traditional paper-based systems. \u2028\u2028\n\nOpslock focuses on actually making work safer. \n\nWe using technology to help employees to predict hazards, and recommend how to avoid disaster - so everyone gets home safe.

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