Proof of Usefulness Report

Archive

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+41
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission represents 'Archive.com' (a successful Series B resale platform) but is riddled with critical errors and hallucinations. The user conflates the resale company with an influencer marketing platform and, inexplicably, 'space technology' (likely confusing it with NASA Data Archives). While the actual entity has high traction ($54M+ funding), the submission's claims of 'everyone' using the product and irrelevant tags result in maximum penalties for quality and accuracy. The score reflects a high-potential company presented via a failing, incoherent submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+80
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+40
Evidence Of Traction+90
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+37.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+41

Project Details

Project URL
archive.com
Description
Archive is a technology platform that enables brands to launch and scale profitable resale businesses, working with global brands to implement circular business models. Their proprietary software includes an online marketplace and the necessary infrastructure to power a brand's global resale strategy, aiming to keep products out of landfills while generating revenue and building customer loyalty. Archive is also described as an AI-powered social commerce platform that helps businesses of all sizes make their digital marketing more cost-effective.

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