Proof of Usefulness Report

Sterve

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+145
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Sterve' (sterve.shop) is a legitimate, functioning AI-powered commerce platform for MSMEs, primarily active in the Middle East (UAE, Oman) with over 6,000 verifiable merchants and significant transaction volume (~$8M GMV). However, the submission itself ('FrostStone') is of exceptionally low quality, containing false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), nonsensical data ('marketcap: null'), and generic descriptions. The Proof of Usefulness score is salvaged by the external verification of the project's real-world utility and traction, but heavily penalized by the poor reliability of the submitted information.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+12.0
Technical Innovation+12.0
Evidence Of Traction+27.5
Market Timing Relevance+30.0
Functional Completeness+1.0
Subtotal+157.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+145

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sterveis in the E-Commerce Enablers Industry

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