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Proof of Usefulness Report

Short Circuit Science

Analysis completed on 3/20/2026

+37.4
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project targets a realistic B2B sports analytics niche but presents severe red flags in its submission. Claims of reaching 'everyone' and 'most people' having used the product heavily contradict the specialized football club advisory model. Additionally, citing an 'all time marketcap: 2500000' for monthly revenue implies a tokenized project rather than a standard advisory firm, and zero verifiable traction metrics are provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.0
Audience Reach Impact+2.5
Technical Innovation+5.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+42.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+37

Project Details

Description
Short Circuit is a data analytics company specialising in sports advisory services for football clubs worldwide. Since our inception, we’ve operated at the crossroads of sports and data analytics, building on 20+ years of experience applying advanced data science and machine learning to high-performance decision-making. Our mission is to help clubs make smarter, data-led decisions by turning complex information into clear, actionable insights.

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

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Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline