Proof of Usefulness Report

Atly

Analysis completed on 1/14/2026

+354
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Atly is a legitimate, venture-backed ($18M Series A) social mapping platform focused on niche communities (e.g., Gluten-Free, Stroller Friendly). While the project has significant financial backing and a clear utility for specific user groups, the submission provided contained demonstrably false claims regarding audience reach ('everyone', 'most people'). Actual traction is estimated at ~120k users with mixed reviews on pricing and data density. The low-quality submission significantly impacted the evaluation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+17
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+7
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+6
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+43
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+354

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Atly is a user-generated social mapping platform purpose-built for discovering places to go and things to do.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Location Services
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