Proof of Usefulness Report

So City

Analysis completed on 2/15/2026

+316
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

So City (So Delhi) is a well-established regional lifestyle and media platform with verifiable traction (10+ years operation, 125 employees). While the submission quality was extremely poor (vague claims, minimal data), external verification confirms it is a dominant local brand in Delhi with significant social reach (~1M+ followers). The project scores comparably to the HackerNoon baseline due to its operational scale and market presence, though penalized for lack of technical depth and the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+75.0
Technical Innovation+24.0
Evidence Of Traction+90.0
Market Timing Relevance+35.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+332.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+316

Project Details

Project URL
so.city
Description
So Delhi is a multi-platform city guide curated by Delhi’s very own local experts. It covers various aspects of the city such as Food, Nightlife, Hotels, Shopping, Sightseeing, Events, Tours and much more. Come say Hi! : https://www.so.city Follow us on Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/sodelhidotcom Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/sodelhi Twitter : http://www.twitter.com/sodelhi

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

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