Proof of Usefulness Report

CLOWD9

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+604
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

CLOWD9 is a verifiable, high-potential fintech company operating as the world's first cloud-native, decentralized issuer processor. External verification confirms significant traction, including certifications from Visa, Mastercard, and Discover, as well as a team size of ~40 employees—far exceeding the submission's outdated claim of 16. While the project itself demonstrates high real-world utility and technical innovation (microservices/cloud-native architecture), the submission quality was abysmal (e.g., claiming 'everyone' as the audience and 'most people' as traction). The score reflects the project's actual strong market position (600+ range) but is heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the inaccurate and lazy user input.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+70
Technical Innovation+142
Evidence Of Traction+106
Market Timing Relevance+90
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+636
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+604

Project Details

Project URL
Description
CLOWD9is in the Payments Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech
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