Proof of Usefulness Report

Alternative

Analysis completed on 1/9/2026

+165
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Alternative' corresponds to a verifiable B2B fintech company (Alternative Payments) backed by legitimate venture capital. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing demonstrable falsehoods (claiming 'most people have used my product' for a niche B2B tool) and lacking verifiable metrics. While the underlying business has real-world utility in the lending space, the low-effort submission and contradictory claims significantly penalize the score. The discrepancy between the domain registration (2013) and company founding (~2020) suggests the submitter relied on domain age. The score reflects a legitimate but struggling/pivoting venture presented with zero credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+113
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+52
Evidence Of Traction+12
Market Timing Relevance+32
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+220
Usefulness Multiplierx0.75
Final Score+165

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Alternative is reimagining financial services through lending.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software Development
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