Proof of Usefulness Report

Pointnode

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Pointnode appears to be a legitimate, small UK-based Industrial IoT consultancy (Pointnode Ltd) offering standard dashboarding and remote access solutions. However, the submission is of critically low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience is 'everyone') and confusing metrics ('marketcap: 500000' for a service business). While the underlying business solves a real utility gap (IT/OT integration), the lack of verifiable traction evidence and the hyperbolic nature of the submission result in a low score consistent with a minimal-traction project.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+6.00
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+30.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Pointnode aims to bridge the gap between the IT and OT world, employing IOT technologies in industrial environments.

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