Proof of Usefulness Report

Blinkist

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+671
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Blinkist is a highly established, market-leading ed-tech platform with over 40 million verified users and a successful acquisition by Go1 (estimated ~$200M value). The project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and massive audience reach. However, the specific submission provided was of very low quality (User 'ShadowFang', incorrect '17000000' revenue figure, and unprofessional 'most people have used my product' claim), which significantly impacted the Response Quality and Quality Factor scores. Despite the lazy submission, the verifiable external traction data confirms this is a top-tier 'Unicorn' scale project, justifying a high score in the 600-700 range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+737.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+671

Project Details

Project URL
blinkist.com
Description
Used by over 40 million people worldwide, Blinkist is an award-winning app that finds the most relevant, impactful books and podcasts and distills them down to their key ideas, which can be read or listened to in 15-minute explainers called Blinks. In addition to individual learners, over 1,500 organizations around the globe have already chosen Blinkist for Business to upskill their teams in a more accessible, relevant & impactful way. Visit blinkist.com/business to learn more. To find out more about life at Blinkist, visit our careers site at www.blinkist.com/jobs or follow us on Instagram @behindtheblinks. https://blnk.st/legalimprint

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