Proof of Usefulness Report

Dahlia Finance

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+34
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Dahlia Finance is a verifiable DeFi protocol (originally on Celo, pivot to Berachain) with ~$1M in seed funding (PitchBook). However, the project exhibits signs of stagnation ('Zombie' status) with minimal social traction (<1k X followers) and no significant recent user activity. The submission quality is critically low, containing demonstrably false claims ('most people have used my product') and lacking basic descriptive detail. While the underlying technology and funding history provide a baseline of legitimacy, the lack of current adoption and the poor quality of the application result in a 'Minimal Traction' score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7
Audience Reach Impact+1
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+8
Market Timing Relevance+5
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+33
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+34

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Dahlia Financeis in the Cryptocurrencies Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Banking
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