Proof of Usefulness Report

VADnet Europe

Analysis completed on 2/25/2026

+128
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

VADnet Europe is a legitimate, established (1994) pan-European network of Value Added Distributors in the IoT/wireless sector, confirmed by external search. However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone') and confusing financial metrics ('all time marketcap: 500000'). While the entity has verifiable B2B utility and a network of reputable partners (e.g., Adey Electronics, Thiim), the submission fails to demonstrate the specific value of a technology product, framing it instead as a legacy trade alliance. The score reflects the existence of the organization but is heavily penalized for the lack of verifiable growth data and poor submission integrity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+43.75
Audience Reach Impact+20.00
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+50.00
Market Timing Relevance+20.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+143.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+128

Project Details

Project URL
Description
VADnet’s mission is to create value for its members (Value Added Distributors) and for its vendors, leading to long-term business in the field of wireless networking and data communication solutions in the Internet of Things industry. This will contribute to a more sustainable world, powered by IoT technology. VADnet is an open community between its members in order to learn from and share with each other all kind of business related subjects in the broadest sense possible.

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