Proof of Usefulness Report

Signadot

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+355
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

While the user submission contained extremely low-quality and hyperbolic data (claiming 'everyone' uses it), external verification confirms Signadot is a legitimate Y Combinator (W21) backed startup with over $4M in funding. The platform addresses a high-value problem in Kubernetes microservices testing (ephemeral environments) and counts major tech companies like DoorDash and Brex as customers. The score reflects strong technical innovation and real-world utility, heavily penalized by the poor response quality and inaccurate audience claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+76.5
Evidence Of Traction+62.5
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+337.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+355

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Signadot is a platform that enables ephemeral test environments in Kubernetes to enable rapid development & testing at scale of multi-service, cloud-native applications.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

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