Proof of Usefulness Report

AcreTrader

Analysis completed on 1/4/2026

+636
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

AcreTrader is a highly successful, verified fintech platform that was acquired by Proterra Investment Partners in 2025. Despite the low-quality submission (incorrectly claiming 'everyone' as audience and using a pseudonym), the project itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, having raised over $116M and managed $275M+ in assets. The score reflects the high value of the verified business entity, adjusted down slightly for the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+154
Audience Reach Impact+83
Technical Innovation+78
Evidence Of Traction+243
Market Timing Relevance+61
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+624
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+636

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Own shares of farmland and earn passive income. Start with as little as $500.\n\nFarmland is a high-return, low volatility asset class, with historical returns beating most major asset classes and forms of real estate. However, buying land directly is extremely difficult, and the few investing options available have high fees, very limited liquidity and no control over portfolio composition. \n\nAcreTrader offers transparency, security, and liquidity while eliminating the friction and headaches traditionally associated with owning land. There are over 12 million accredited investors in the U.S., and many of them have flooded the online real estate crowdfunding ecosystem with $ billions of investments in the last few years. AcreTrader offers these and other investors ownership in one of the best performing assets around - U.S. farmland.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Investing, Crowdfunding
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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