Proof of Usefulness Report

Phantom Phood

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+58
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Phantom Phood is a verifiable business (registered as Phantom Phood Inc.) that has raised capital via Republic and claims ~$250k in lifetime revenue. However, the project submission itself was extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product' despite serving ~2,500 guests). While the underlying business has real-world utility in the private dining space, the evident pivot to a social app ('Mundo') and the lack of serious detail in the submission heavily penalize the score. The project falls into the 'Minimal Traction' category (<50k users) based on verified data, despite the revenue generation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.5
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+6.75
Evidence Of Traction+16.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+48.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.19
Final Score+58

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We allow users to connect with chefs, mixologists, and venues to curate their own private dining experience.

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