Proof of Usefulness Report

CertifID

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+712

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

CertifID is a verified, high-growth company protecting over $100B in real estate transactions, with ~$30M annual revenue and ~150 employees (Series B/C funded). While the submission itself was low-effort (pseudonym, vague claims), independent verification confirms exceptional market utility, significant traction, and widespread industry adoption. The project fits the 'Much Larger Scale' calibration tier despite the poor input quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5

Audience Reach Impact+150.0

Technical Innovation+120.0

Evidence Of Traction+237.5

Market Timing Relevance+90.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+837.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.85

Final Score+712

Project Details

Project URL

certifid.com

Description

CertifID is a company that provides a wire fraud protection platform for the real estate industry. Their solution combines advanced software with fraud recovery services to safeguard high-value transactions. CertifID utilizes AI-powered fraud detection and human expertise to prevent wire fraud and has also recovered significant amounts of money for victims of fraud.

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