Proof of Usefulness Report

BeReal.

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+599
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents BeReal (bere.al), a major social platform with verified massive traction (acquired for ~$536M). However, the submission quality is critically low, providing a job description instead of product details and using the alias 'WhisperStorm'. The score is high due to the verifiable domain authority and market success, but significantly penalized by low Quality Factors in utility and innovation categories due to the lack of descriptive context.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+35
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+643
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+598

Project Details

Project URL
bere.al
Description
Angular(2+ Years)\n\n---------------------\n\nShould have knowledge of Angular JS/ Angular 2+\n\nGood knoledge in Javascript, TypeScript, and Jquery\n\nExperience with JavaScript, HTML,CSS/SCSS, Bootstrap and Material UI\n\nStrong working knowledge of front-end frameworks (Angular)\n\nhands-on experience in NgRx, RxJs libraries\n\nUnderstanding of ESS and Typescript for new features\n\nExperience with REST APIs/ Web API\n\nProactive and results-oriented attitude\n\nAwareness of the latest technologies and trends\n\nProficiency with code versioning tools, CICD pipeline\n\nExcellent communication skills - verbal and written\n\nThe ability to work within a team environment or independently\n\nAbility to Mentor junior programmers in the team.\n\nAbility to learn new technologies.\n\nAbility to identify risks involved with the development and provide solutions to resolve complex problems.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Developer Tools, Software Development, Web Development
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