Proof of Usefulness Report

9Pay

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+537
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

9Pay is a verified, licensed payment intermediary in Vietnam (State Bank of Vietnam License 41/GP-NHNN) with significant market traction, claiming over 2.5 million users and partnerships with major global entities like TikTok and Visa. While the project demonstrates high real-world utility and robust growth (processing trillions of VND in transaction volume), the submission quality was exceptionally poor—containing vague, exaggerated claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and lacking specific data. The final score reflects the strong underlying business fundamentals heavily penalized by the lack of verifiable evidence provided directly in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+119
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+135
Market Timing Relevance+72
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+564.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+537

Project Details

Description
9Pay's sole mission is, by combining technology and payment, to bring diverse and efficient payment solutions to our Merchants and Users. We are not satisfied with the current situation, where payment technology is not yet popular in the Vietnamese market but flourishing in other parts of the world. We hereby offer a better way to accept payments worldwide that leverages both customer experience and your business image.

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