Proof of Usefulness Report

Protostar Education

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Protostar Education is a verified online English teaching agency (ESL) serving students in Asia (Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, etc.) with native English-speaking teachers. While the business is legitimate and functional, the submission contains significant inaccuracies: it claims 'most people' have used the product (demonstrably false), lists 'everyone' as the audience, and tags 'blockchain/decentralization' which appears to be a confusion with the 'Protostar' Zero-Knowledge proof protocol or buzzword stuffing, as the school uses standard video conferencing. The project fits the profile of a small-to-medium enterprise (SME) with valid real-world utility but minimal technical innovation and a localized, niche audience compared to the exaggerated claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17.50
Audience Reach Impact+3.20
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+10.00
Market Timing Relevance+5.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+36.7
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+41

Project Details

Description
Protostar Education aims to empower and enable our students to become confident global citizens who can connect with the world through language learning. We are committed to providing a well-established curriculum that focuses on reading, comprehension, writing, and high-level capacity training. We hire only the top-tier native teachers who have brick-and-mortar in-school teaching experience, verified by local education systems, to teach our students around the world. We believe in technology and its ability to revolutionize education, bridge the gap of unevenly distributed educational resources, and enable everyone to learn. Protostar Education has covered a wide range of students from Hong Kong, Shanghai, Taipei, Seoul, Tokyo and etc. We believe that education can change the way we live, and technology can change the way we get educated. We hope to inspire and empower our students to achieve their dreams and connect with the world through language learning.

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