Proof of Usefulness Report

Phasio

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+255
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The submission for 'IronForge' (phas.io) refers to Phasio, a legitimate, VC-backed manufacturing interface startup (raised ~$3.8M Seed from AirTree Ventures). While the project itself has high utility and verifiable traction (50+ manufacturing customers, partnerships with 3D Industrie/AMIS), the submission quality was extremely poor. The claims of 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' are demonstrably false and hyperbolic. The score reflects the solid external reality of the business (Phasio) penalized significantly for the low-quality, inaccurate data provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+63
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+300.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+255

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Phasiois in the 3D Printing 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