Proof of Usefulness Report

Tapioca

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

-12
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission for 'Tapioca' presents significant red flags, primarily the implausible claim that 'most people have used my product' while failing to provide any verifiable metrics. The project description contradicts itself, labeling the industry as 'HRTech' but the business type as 'Financial Software.' Historical data associates the domain 'trytapioca.com' with a niche library of engineering assessments from ~2022, which aligns with the HRTech claim but not the broad 'everyone' audience or financial classification. The lack of active user data, combined with low-quality, exaggerated responses, results in a score below zero as per the calibration guidelines for red flags.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction-12.5
Market Timing Relevance+1.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal-8.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score-9

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Tapiocais in the HRTech Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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