Proof of Usefulness Report

Dcard

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+517
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Dcard is a dominant, verified social platform in Taiwan with over 15M monthly visitors and estimated annual revenue exceeding $40M, placing it significantly above the calibration baseline in terms of market impact and utility. However, the submission itself was of low quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and irrelevant tags ('space-technology'). The score reflects the project's massive proven traction and established product-market fit, penalized slightly for the lack of specific evidence provided in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135
Audience Reach Impact+114
Technical Innovation+42
Evidence Of Traction+142
Market Timing Relevance+42
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+478
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+517

Project Details

Project URL
dcard.tw
Description
Dcard is a popular social networking platform based in Taiwan, primarily catering to university students and young adults. Founded in 2011, Dcard provides a space for users to engage in discussions, share experiences, and connect with others through various interest-based forums. The platform is known for its anonymous posting feature, which encourages open and honest communication among its members. Dcard covers a wide range of topics, including lifestyle, relationships, education, and career advice, making it a vibrant community for young people to explore and express their thoughts.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Educational Institutions, Space Technology, Social Media
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