Proof of Usefulness Report

Safe Locks

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

-24
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission contains major discrepancies and red flags indicating it is likely a test, student project, or fabrication. The provided URL (safelocks.co.uk) belongs to an established UK locksmith retailer operating for over 20 years, which contradicts the project description of a 'Portuguese IoT startup' launched in 2019. The claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a startup described as 'seeking to develop' technology. Revenue metrics are incoherent ('all time marketcap: 500000'). Due to the lack of verifiable identity and misleading information, the project receives a negative score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+1.25
Audience Reach Impact+0.00
Technical Innovation+0.00
Evidence Of Traction-25.00
Market Timing Relevance+0.50
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal-23.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score-24

Project Details

Project URL
Description
A Safe Lock é uma startup que busca desenvolver dispositivos para rastreamento de objetos através da tecnologia IoT.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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