Proof of Usefulness Report

Sweetgum Labs

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+12
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Sweetgum Labs (sweetgum.xyz) appears to be an inactive or early-stage Web3 climate-tech project that originated as a student startup at Yale around 2021-2022. While the project won minor awards (e.g., Startup Yale Audience Choice, Topl Grant) and established initial partnerships in 2022, there is no recent evidence of activity, product availability, or user adoption. The submission contains demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacks critical data on team size, revenue, or active users. The disconnect between the high-level description and the lack of verifiable progress results in a minimal score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+30
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+20
Evidence Of Traction+0
Market Timing Relevance+20
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+18.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.65
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sweetgum Labs is building Decentralized Decarbonization. We connect companies and people to record, share, and incentivize positive environmental impact in a rewarding and engaging way. We empower 7 billion people and companies across Web2 and Web3 to fight climate change.

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