Proof of Usefulness Report

Clover

Analysis completed on 2/6/2026

+622
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents 'Clover', a verified and market-leading Point-of-Sale ecosystem owned by Fiserv. While the real-world utility and reach of the platform are undeniably massive (justifying high scores in those categories), the submission itself is of very poor quality. The financial data provided ($75M market cap) is factually incorrect by orders of magnitude (Clover processes hundreds of billions in volume), and the launch date (2019) ignores the company's founding in 2010. The score is heavily buoyed by the verifiable dominance of the brand (domain verification) but penalized significantly for the lack of specific technical detail and inaccurate claims in this specific entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+23.75
Audience Reach Impact+20.00
Technical Innovation+5.25
Evidence Of Traction+10.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal69.13 (Base Index) -> Scaled to 691.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+622

Project Details

Project URL
clover.com
Description
We're Clover - your partner in building a smarter business. Whether you're brewing coffee, managing a boutique, or running a busy salon, our all-in-one point-of-sale systems are built to make your day to day easier. From accepting payments to tracking inventory and managing staff, Clover gives you the tools to run and grow your business - all in one place. We believe in empowering business owners with technology that's intuitive, flexible, customizable, and backed by real support. With Clover, you're not just getting a point-of-sale system - you're getting a solution that grows with you. Create your own luck with Clover.

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