Proof of Usefulness Report

Virtual Tourist

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+14
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission for Virtual Tourist suffers significantly from verifiable inaccuracies and a lack of specific data. While the project appears to be a Metaverse initiative (virtualtourist.io), the input claims a launch date of 2000 (predating the technology) and asserts 'most people have used my product,' which is objectively false. The response quality is extremely low, providing no actionable metrics or technical details. The score reflects the speculative nature of the project combined with critical red flags in the self-reported data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.5
Technical Innovation+3.0
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+10.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+12

Project Details

Description
Virtual Touristis in the Metaverse Industry

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