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Proof of Usefulness Report

Tagasauris Inc.

Analysis completed on 3/23/2026

+20.78
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Tagasauris presents an older conceptual approach to video discovery launched in 2010. However, the submission includes highly hyperbolic and unsupported claims (e.g., 'everyone' audience, 'most people have used my product') that contradict the minimal verifiable modern traction, low all-time market cap, and small team size. Combined with incomplete data and lack of active user metrics, the project receives heavy penalties across audience reach, traction, and response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.5
Technical Innovation+6.0
Evidence Of Traction+0.625
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+21.875
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Tagasauris, Inc. | 168 followers on LinkedIn. Tagasauris is a video search and discovery platform. We do for video what Google did for HTML for pages. We have a patent-pending application of human-assisted computing to machine learning that enabled data-driven search, discovery and curation based on the principles of hypermedia.

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