Proof of Usefulness Report

Supplyframe

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+738
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Supplyframe is a verified industry giant in the electronics design-to-source market, acquired by Siemens for $700M in 2021. The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, massive audience reach (powering Hackaday, FindChips, etc.), and indisputable traction. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lacking technical detail. The high score is derived entirely from the verifiable existence and scale of the platform (URL and market cap), heavily penalized by the 'Response Quality' and 'Technical Innovation' factors due to the submitter's lack of effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+180.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+250.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+820
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+738

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Search and Data Platform for Electronics Industry. Data-driven products impacting research, design and collaboration aspects of hardware product development.

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