Proof of Usefulness Report

Places Dot

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+3
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for 'Places Dot' (also referenced as 'GoldenForge') contains critical inconsistencies and false claims. While the domain 'placesdot.com' appears to belong to a niche travel technology company, the submission data—claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people have used my product' as traction—is objectively false and indicative of a low-quality or automated entry. The incoherent fields (revenue stated as 'marketcap: null') and lack of verifiable details result in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15
Quality Factor Utility+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+0
Quality Factor Reach+0.5
Technical Innovation+10
Quality Factor Innovation+0.5
Evidence Of Traction+0
Quality Factor Traction+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+10
Quality Factor Timing+0.5
Functional Completeness+0
Quality Factor Response+0.5
Subtotal+3.125
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+3

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Places Dotis in the MarketingTech 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