Proof of Usefulness Report

Padle

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission appears to conflate 'Padle' (a logistics shipment software) with 'Paddle' (a major payment infrastructure provider). The URL provided (padle.com) is for a logistics tool, but the business type, team size (297), and launch date (2012) align with Paddle.com. Additionally, the traction claim ('most people have used my product') is verifiably false for the provided URL and hyperbolic even for the implied company. The incoherent data and lack of verifiable evidence result in a failing score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+40
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+30
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+10
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+40
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+11.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Padleis in the Logistics Tech 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