Proof of Usefulness Report

Steel Stewards

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Steel Stewards is a verified brick-and-mortar steel retailer in Harare, Zimbabwe, with a physical presence confirmed via business directories. However, the project scores poorly as a technology submission due to a lack of technical innovation (standard retail model), hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), and misuse of financial terminology ('marketcap' for revenue). While it has real-world utility as a local supplier, there is no digital evidence of the claimed mass adoption or scale.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75
Audience Reach Impact+2.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+6.0
Market Timing Relevance+5.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+33
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+38

Project Details

Description
Welcome to Steel Stewards, we are a retailer that specializes in supplying quality and affordable steel products delivered directly to your door in Zimbabwe. We are a fast-growing company with a stable and expanding business volume. Our role is to find out possible options for steel demands concerning the time, the quality, and of course price.

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