Proof of Usefulness Report

Optimal

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+358
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Optimal (optimal.ag) appears to be a legitimate seed-stage deep tech company backed by investors like Act One Ventures (confirmed via external search, though the submission inaccurately claimed Founders Fund and a 1989 launch). The project addresses a high-utility problem (food security/climate) with autonomous greenhouse technology. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and inconsistencies (Project Name 'SwiftForge'). The score reflects the high potential of the verifiable company, heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence and the deceptive nature of the user's direct input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+39.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+358

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We are on a mission to grow safer, healthier food by deploying autonomous, sustainable greenhouses outside every city on earth.\n\nHigh-tech greenhouses are key to our agricultural future - for improving human nutrition and for securing our food system against climate change and population growth. We are doing everything we can to accelerate the deployment of new farms around the world.\n\nWe are backed by leading deep technology VC funds, including Founders Fund, who have backed companies such as SpaceX, Palantir and Square from the start.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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