Proof of Usefulness Report

Plenum China Research

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+156
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The submitted URL (plenum.ai) belongs to a legitimate and reputable China-focused research firm ('Plenum China Research') established in 2019. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality and contains verifiable falsehoods (claiming audience is 'everyone', traction is 'most people', and using the unrelated name 'ShadowStone'). The revenue figure ('17000000 marketcap') is mislabeled and likely inaccurate for a boutique consultancy. The score reflects the valid underlying business utility but is heavily penalized for the unreliable and exaggerated claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+6.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal34.5 (Strict Weighted Sum)
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final ScoreNaN

Project Details

Project URL
plenum.ai
Description
Plenum is an independent research platform that helps investors and businesses access forward-looking insights on the economy, politics, and policy. Our roots are in China-focused analysis, but our expertise spans a wide range of international issues - everything you need to keep track of opportunities and risks in an interconnected world.

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