Proof of Usefulness Report

Carbon6

Analysis completed on 1/16/2026

+788
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Carbon6 is a major e-commerce software aggregator that was acquired by SPS Commerce for ~$210M in early 2025 (validating the user's 'all time marketcap' input). With ~$40M in revenue and a team of ~205, the project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility and traction. While the submission text itself was brief and contained hyperbolic language ('everyone', 'most people'), the provided data points (Team Size, Valuation) were accurate to verified external records. The score reflects the massive verified success of the entity, adjusted slightly for the low effort of the specific submission text.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+90
Evidence Of Traction+275
Market Timing Relevance+95
Functional Completeness+16
Subtotal+893
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+788

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Carbon6is in the E-Commerce Enablers Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Software 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