Proof of Usefulness Report

Proto Shell

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+9
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission describes a standard electronics design consultancy but lacks verifiable public presence. Despite a claimed 2012 launch, the domain does not appear in standard search indexes, and the claim that 'everyone' is the audience or that 'most people have used [the] product' is hyperbolic and unsupported. The financial metric ('all time marketcap: 500000') is ambiguous and, if interpreted as total revenue over 12 years, insufficient to support the claimed team size of 6.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+6.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+1.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+9.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+9

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We currently provide the following services: Complete electronic system design, circuit design and PCB layout Embedded systems design and development Small-scale prototyping, assembly and testing services Mechanical and enclosure design IT Support

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