Proof of Usefulness Report

Taap4IoT

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+16
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Taap4IoT presents a valid concept for environmental IoT analytics, backed by a founder with relevant industry experience (Aman Sehgal). However, the submission is critically undermined by demonstrably false claims of traction (claiming 'most people' have used the product), vague technical details, and unprofessional data entry (e.g., 'marketcap: 500000' in the revenue field). While the market timing for climate-tech IoT is favorable, the lack of verifiable user base, the dormant nature of the project's public footprint, and the hyperbolic submission result in a score reflecting minimal to no proven usefulness at this stage.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+6.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+4.8
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+14.18
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+16

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Taap4IoT is a SaaS player that uses intelligent algorithms to solve large scale analytics and predictive modeling for – Water, Air, Soil. The Internet of Things can truly improve the lives of every person on Earth. This is brought to life as we secure, optimize, and manage the world’s IoT devices.

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