Proof of Usefulness Report

Parcel

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project is a defunct literary magazine (active 2011-2017) based in Lawrence, Kansas. The submission claims grossly exaggerated metrics (e.g., 'marketcap: 17000000', 'most people have used my product', 'team size 125') which contradict the niche, local, and archival nature of the actual project. The 'market cap' figure appears to be hallucinated or confused with a crypto token of the same name. With no current utility, false traction claims, and a discontinuation date of 2017, the Proof of Usefulness is negligible.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+5
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+0
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+3
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Learn more about Lawrence, Kansas literary magazine Parcel and order copies of the journal, which was published from 2011 to 2017.

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