Proof of Usefulness Report

Pi Squared

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+88
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a Critical Identity Conflict: the Project Description describes 'Pi Squared' (a verifiable computing/ZK startup founded in 2023, backed by Polychain), but the URL and Team Size refer to 'Pi Square Technologies' (an automotive embedded engineering firm founded in 2015). The traction claim ('most people have used my product') is factually false for the described crypto project (which is in Seed/Testnet stage). While the described technology (FastSet/Universal Proofs) is highly innovative and well-funded ($12.5M Seed), the submission's credibility is severely compromised by these conflicting data points. The score reflects the high potential of the underlying technology, heavily penalized for the submission's inaccuracies and lack of live user traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.00000000000001
Real World Utility Details22.5. Solving blockchain fragmentation and verifiable computing is a high-utility problem with significant B2B demand.
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Audience Reach Impact Details3.0. Claims of 'everyone' are unsupported. Current reach is limited to niche developers/testnet; mass adoption is theoretical.
Technical Innovation+114.0
Technical Innovation Details17.1. Exceptional innovation based on the K Framework and correct-by-construction ZK proofs. Academic pedigree is high.
Evidence Of Traction+68.0
Evidence Of Traction Details17.0. While the user's claim is false, external verification confirms $12.5M funding (Polychain), representing strong investor traction for a pre-product phase.
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Market Timing Relevance Details9.0. Verifiable computing and interoperability are peak market narratives.
Functional Completeness+10.0
Response Quality Details0.5. Submission contains conflicting entity data (wrong URL/Team Size) and hyperbolic claims.
Subtotal+69.1
Usefulness Multiplierx1.27
Final Score+88

Project Details

Project URL
pisquaretech.com
Description
Pi Squared is a technology company building a universal proof system solution to verify the execution of any program in any programming or virtual machine language. Their core protocol, FastSet, enables scalable, verifiable transactions across payments, computation, and AI systems. They aim to provide internet-speed payments and trustless remote computing, AI, and interoperable smart contracts.

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