Proof of Usefulness Report

Pealock

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+211
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Pealock is a verified, award-winning hardware startup (Red Dot Design Award) producing smart locks for sports equipment. Despite the low-quality submission claims ('everyone', 'most people'), external verification confirms ~$500k in funding, significant sales (~2,500+ units/year), and valid technology. The score reflects high real-world utility and verified traction, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and exaggerated audience claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80.0
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+32.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+49.12
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+211

Project Details

Description
Manufacturer of revolutionary smart lock. HW + SaaS + InsurTech = Pealock

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