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Proof of Usefulness Report

Blippar

Analysis completed on 3/11/2026

+365
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Blippar demonstrates strong historical technological innovation and solid real-world utility in the AR space. However, the submission is significantly hindered by vague, unsupported claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', reach of 'everyone') and questionable metrics, resulting in heavy penalties to traction, reach, and response quality multipliers.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+160
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+110
Evidence Of Traction+40
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+415
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+365

Project Details

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Description
Blippar is a world leading technology company specialising in Augmented Reality and AI. Blippar’s vision is to make AR accessible to all, enhancing everyday life and providing more from the world we see. Since 2011, Blippar has been pushing the boundaries of what is possible in AR and has helped thousands of users, brands, businesses and agencies use AR/AI across the consumer journey to deepen customer engagement, drive footfall and increase sales. Blippar’s AR solutions provides access to an AR ecosystem of products and professional services to meet specific business needs from consultancy to our AR creation platform ‘Blippbuilder’ - allowing AR content to be be created easily and quickly and then made accessible from any digital touchpoint including the web, social channels and on any mobile or head mounted device. Blippar’s technology has been used by world-leading brands such as PepsiCo, Porsche, Nestlé, L’Oréal, GSK, General Mills and Procter & Gamble to create exciting and award-winning experiences. Blippar has been recognized as one of the fastest growing companies by CNN, Forbes, etc. and listed 3 years in a row on CNBC’s list of most disruptive companies as well as named top Business Innovator by Bloomberg and most innovative AR/VR company by Fast Company.

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