Proof of Usefulness Report

Affine DeFi

Analysis completed on 1/5/2026

+189
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Affine DeFi' is a legitimate, venture-backed protocol (raised ~$14M from Coinbase, Jump, etc.) offering cross-chain yield and restaking services. However, the submission quality is critically poor, featuring verifiable falsehoods (e.g., traction claimed as 'most people have used my product'), non-sensical data ('leadership' listed as technology), and a lack of effort. While the underlying technology and capital backing provide a baseline of potential, the discrepancy between the significant funding and the relatively low current on-chain traction (~4,600 wallets, ~$1M TVL) combined with the unprofessional submission results in a heavily penalized score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+52
Evidence Of Traction+37
Market Timing Relevance+35
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+222
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+189

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Affine is the world's first cross-chain investment and savings app. We make it simple for users to onboard funds in an efficient and affordable manner using Polygon and Ethereum networks.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Defi, Banking, Leadership
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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