Proof of Usefulness Report

Sudo Africa

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+257
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Sudo Africa is a verified fintech entity (raised ~$3.7M seed) providing card issuance APIs. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing vague claims ('everyone') and false traction statements ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying business has real-world utility and market relevance, the lack of verifiable details in the submission significantly impacts the score, placing it below established benchmarks like HackerNoon.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+50.0
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+332.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.77
Final Score+257

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sudo is an API platform that enables developers to instantly issue physical and virtual cards with more control & flexibility at scale.

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