Proof of Usefulness Report

Potli

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+237
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Potli is a verified consumer brand (est. 2018) offering hemp-infused pantry staples with verifiable press coverage (Vogue, Bon Appetit). However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 2500000'). While the business has genuine niche utility and a documented existence (approx. 6 employees, seed stage), the disparity between the submission's claims ('everyone') and reality (niche CBD market) necessitates a significant penalty on evidence and quality factors.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+50
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+255
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+237

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Potli is the premium purveyor for the modern, enhanced kitchen pantry, producing only the highest quality ingredients like honey, olive oil, chili oil, and apple cider vinegar for the elevated life.

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