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Proof of Usefulness Report

Zero13

Analysis completed on 3/8/2026

+422
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Zero13 is a legitimate, award-winning (COP28 TechSprint) B2B carbon credit aggregation platform backed by GMEX Group. The project demonstrates high real-world utility and technical innovation through its use of the Pyctor blockchain for interoperability. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and confusing data ('marketcap: 50000'). While the core technology is strong and live (first trades executed Sept 2023), the score is penalized heavily for the misleading reach and traction claims provided in the input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+162.0
Evidence Of Traction+37.5
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+534.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.79
Final Score+422

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ZERO13 is the world's best COP28 award-winning automated AI enabled and blockchain-driven international carbon exchange, registry and aggregation hub ecosystem. ZERO13 helps to achieve Net Zero and to restore trust in carbon credit markets, addressing greenwashing, double counting, price transparency, vertical silos and market fragmentation across multiple APIs and Blockchains. ZERO13 was recognised as the winner of the COP28 UAE TechSprint in the category of “Innovative blockchain solutions in sustainable finance to scale up climate action” with its blockchain-driven platform facilitating issuance, trading, clearing and settlements of carbon credits linked to tangible ESG assets, with an approach based on interoperability of multiple blockchains and APIs. The COP28 TechSprint, launched by the Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE), the COP28 Presidency, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and the Emirates Institute of Finance (EIF) recognises solutions that address challenges in sustainable finance and focus on scaling up climate action through advancing innovative technology solutions. The ZERO13 Hub provides a Platform-as-a-Service which offers a distributed point of entry for digital issuance, trading and settlement of carbon credits and real-world assets such as ESG securities. ZERO13 Hub connects multiple international carbon exchanges, registries, custodians and ESG project owners globally for supply verification, transparent pricing and real-time settlement using APIs and across blockchains enabled by ZERO13 Chain (‘Pyctor’).

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