Proof of Usefulness Report

Barnebys

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+580
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Barnebys is a market-leading search aggregator for the art and antique auction industry, demonstrating significant real-world utility and verified traction (approx. 4M monthly visits, $7M+ revenue). However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), a likely incorrect project name ('SilentShade'), and zero verifiable evidence. The high score reflects the verifiable success and scale of the Barnebys platform (externally validated), heavily penalized by the lack of effort and evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+202
Audience Reach Impact+119
Technical Innovation+78
Evidence Of Traction+157
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+644
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+580

Project Details

Project URL
barnebys.com
Description
Barnebys is the leading search service for quality auctions. The first to bring together quality salesroom and online auctions in one easy-to-use website. \n\nWith access to items from high end auction houses such as Sotheby's and Phillips alongside hidden gems from provincial auction houses around the world users are sure to find what they are looking for. Barnebys is the digital destination for both experienced collectors and first time buyers.\n\nBarnebys - All auctions in one place!
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Web Development, Art
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