Proof of Usefulness Report

Unequal Technologies

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The submission describes 'Unequal Technologies', a legitimate and established company specializing in patented military-grade composite gear for sports protection. However, the submission itself appears to be of extremely low quality, possibly created by a student or unconnected third party (indicated by the inconsistent name 'IronRider', the 'undefined' market cap, and false traction claims like 'most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology and company have high real-world utility and verified market presence (partnerships with pro leagues), the submission's lack of credible evidence, verified ownership, or accurate data results in a heavily penalized score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+65
Technical Innovation+85
Evidence Of Traction+60
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+195
Usefulness Multiplierx1.006
Final Score+196

Project Details

Project URL
Description
UNEQUAL® reduces impact acceleration which can help reduce the risk of football, baseball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer and action sports injuries.

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