Proof of Usefulness Report

Tachyus

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+425
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Tachyus is a verified, established operational optimization and ESG software provider for the oil & gas industry (founded 2014) with significant verified traction (clients include INEOS, GeoPark, Anschutz). However, the project submission contained extremely poor data quality (false claims of 'everyone' reach and 'most people' traction), which necessitated independent verification. The score reflects strong real-world utility, proprietary 'Data Physics' innovation, and verifiable enterprise adoption, penalized by the confusing financial input and low-quality submission response.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+125.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+575
Usefulness Multiplierx0.74
Final Score+426

Project Details

Project URL
tachyus.com
Description
Founded in 2014, Tachyus is a leader in operational optimization for the oil and gas industry. Aqueon, our waterflood modeling and optimization platform, powered by our proprietary engine Data Physics, has increased production and reduced costs and GHG emissions for operators worldwide. We also recently extended Aqueon for CO2 EOR optimization and is already being used by major operators in the US. In early 2021, Tachyus entered the ESG space with Aurion, a fully integrated software platform that helps GHG intensive industries like oil and gas estimate, forecast, optimize and report GHG emissions and intensity. Since then, we have rapidly established ourselves as a leader in this space with over 20 clients in the US, Middle East and Latin America.

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