Proof of Usefulness Report

Surtii

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+7
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Surtii' claims to be a digital escrow service in Lagos, Nigeria, founded in 2020. However, extensive search verification yields zero results for the domain 'surtii.com', the company 'Surtii Tech Ltd', or the brand itself. The submission contains hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims, such as 'most people have used my product' and an audience reach of 'everyone', despite having no verifiable digital footprint. The revenue metric is presented as an ambiguous 'marketcap'. While the problem statement (secure trade in Africa) is valid, the lack of any evidence of existence, combined with misleading traction claims, results in a near-zero score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+3.75
Audience Reach Impact+0.10
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+0.13
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+6.98
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+7

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Headquartered in Lagos, Nigeria, Surtii provides a digital escrow service aimed at facilitating and enhancing e-commerce, social-commerce, and commodity trade by assuring secure settlement. Surtii is a privately held company founded in 2020 by Surtii Tech Ltd and is revolutionizing payments by providing flexible, seamless, and secure payment alternatives for all kinds of trade transactions in Africa.

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