Proof of Usefulness Report

Champions Round

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+299
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Champions Round is a legitimate, venture-backed (Series A, ~$10M funding) fantasy sports platform targeting Gen Z, with verifiable traction including over 500k downloads and significant investor backing (Point72, Quest). However, the submission itself provided zero verifiable evidence and contained hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people'), resulting in maximum Quality Factor penalties (0.5x). The final score reflects the project's strong underlying market position and capital validation, heavily dampened by the lack of direct proof in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106
Audience Reach Impact+40
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+93
Market Timing Relevance+45
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+332
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+299

Project Details

Description
The fastest growing sports app \u0026 media brand for Gen-Z!
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Recreation
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
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