Proof of Usefulness Report

Blend

Analysis completed on 1/15/2026

+53
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission exhibits a severe conflation of identity. While the submitted URL (blend.to) belongs to 'Blend' (an AI photo editor by Blendit Studios, founded 2021), the claimed metrics (540 employees, 2012 launch, $4B market cap) belong to 'Blend Labs' (a public mortgage-tech company, ticker: BLND). As a result, the submission contains materially false information regarding the project's scale and history. The actual project is a seed-funded utility with promising but early-stage traction ($3.2M funding), not a multi-billion dollar corporation. The score reflects the utility of the actual software but is heavily penalized for the inaccurate and unverifiable claims.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+30
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+51
Usefulness Multiplierx1.04
Final Score+53

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Blendis in the Online Photos Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
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
Technology choices support scalability goals

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