Proof of Usefulness Report

tingg.io

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+21
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project appears to be a niche IoT prototyping platform, but the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'Audience: everyone') and a lack of specific technical detail ('Technologies: Internet'). While the platform exists and addresses a valid use case, the provided metrics and description fail to demonstrate significant traction or innovation comparable to the calibration benchmarks. The ambiguity surrounding the 'marketcap: 500000' figure further reduces confidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+10.0
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+2.25
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+21

Project Details

Project URL
Description
tingg.io is an IoT prototyping data platform that enables developers to quickly connect hardware and start visualizing data within minutes. It’s fast and easy to use, featuring enterprise-grade connectivity.

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