Proof of Usefulness Report

DBS Bank

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+777
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

The project represents DBS Bank, a major Asian financial institution with verified verified revenue of ~$17B USD and a market cap of ~$100B USD (significantly higher than the submission's inaccurate '1000000001' claim). While the entity itself demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, reach, and traction (being a 'World's Best Bank' award winner), the submission quality is notably poor (lazy text fields, inaccurate data entry, and lack of technical detail). The score reflects the massive verifiable scale of the entity, penalized by the low-quality response factors regarding technical innovation and specific evidence presentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+200
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+817.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+777

Project Details

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Description
DBS is a leading financial services group in Asia with a presence in 19 markets. Headquartered and listed in Singapore, DBS is in the three key Asian axes of growth: Greater China, Southeast Asia and South Asia. The bank's "AA-" and "Aa1" credit ratings are among the highest in the world. Recognised for its global leadership, DBS has been named “World’s Best Bank” by Global Finance, “World’s Best Bank” by Euromoney and “Global Bank of the Year” by The Banker. The bank is at the forefront of leveraging digital technology to shape the future of banking, having been named “World’s Best Digital Bank” by Euromoney and the world’s “Most Innovative in Digital Banking” by The Banker. In addition, DBS has been accorded the “Safest Bank in Asia“ award by Global Finance for 14 consecutive years from 2009 to 2022. DBS provides a full range of services in consumer, SME and corporate banking. As a bank born and bred in Asia, DBS understands the intricacies of doing business in the region’s most dynamic markets. DBS is committed to building lasting relationships with customers, as it banks the Asian way. Through the DBS Foundation, the bank creates impact beyond banking by supporting social enterprises: businesses with a double bottom-line of profit and social and/or environmental impact. DBS Foundation also gives back to society in various ways, including equipping communities with future-ready skills and building food resilience. With its extensive network of operations in Asia and emphasis on engaging and empowering its staff, DBS presents exciting career opportunities. For more information, please visit www.dbs.com

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