Proof of Usefulness Report

The Citrus Index

Analysis completed on 3/21/2026

-6.48

Proof of Usefulness Score

Lab Mode

The submission contains major red flags and lacks credible evidence. Claims such as 'most people have used my product', listing 'Internet' as the sole technology, and stating 'all time marketcap: 500000' for a 6-person team are unsupported and highly suspicious. Based on the calibration guidelines for projects with no verifiable traction and significant red flags, this project receives a negative score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.00

Audience Reach Impact-2.00

Technical Innovation+0.00

Evidence Of Traction-10.00

Market Timing Relevance+2.50

Functional Completeness-1.50

Subtotal-6

Usefulness Multiplierx1.08

Final Score-6

Project Details

Project URL

citrusindex.com

Description

We specialise in collecting and analysing data related to noise, solid waste and urban wildlife using data science, computer vision, audio classification and machine learning. We use innovative methods to watch over and understand important environmental data. We want to make cities more environmentally friendly and better places to live.

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