Proof of Usefulness Report

Truss

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+330
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission conflates a reputable software consultancy (Truss) with a truss manufacturing business (citing 1985 launch, 'IronClaw', and 'manufacturing'). While the URL (truss.works) belongs to a high-value government technology consultancy with ~$9.5M estimated revenue and a strong track record (e.g., Healthcare.gov), the submission data is largely inaccurate or hallucinated. The score reflects the verified high utility and traction of the actual entity found at the URL, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the incoherent and erroneous submission details.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+120.0
Audience Reach Impact+40.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+93.75
Market Timing Relevance+48.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+346.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+330

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Truss tackles tough technical problems for the private sector and government. We use modern development practices to build software, streamline infrastructure, and train others through exposure to our teams.

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