Proof of Usefulness Report

Diamond D3

Analysis completed on 2/3/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a diversified service agency (consulting, media, marketing) rather than a unified technology product. While the associated media brands (e.g., Fintech Confidential) appear to have legitimate niche presence, the submission is heavily penalized for hyperbolic claims (audience reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product') and a lack of coherence (mixing high-risk payment consulting with Disney vacation planning). The revenue figures and team size data appear inconsistent ($500k 'marketcap' for 30 staff), suggesting a lack of operational clarity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+12.38
Audience Reach Impact+1.50
Technical Innovation+2.40
Evidence Of Traction+3.75
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+26.28
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+28

Project Details

Project URL
diamondd3.com
Description
Global Payments Division: * High-risk payment acceptance (adult, cannabis, CBD, nutraceuticals, digital goods, direct selling, and other hard-to-place businesses) * Decline Recovery services and consulting * Chargeback mitigation services & consulting * Alternative payments and cryptocurrency acceptance * Localized & Cross-Border eCommerce payment enablement consulting * Payment Facilitation (PayFac)/ PSP Payment Service provider sponsorship, business readiness, technical solution consulting, and compliance * Payment technology advisory services * Bank Sponsorship (Card issuing/acquiring and ACH) * Lending Diamond D3 Media: * Video and Audio Podcasting services * The Tedd Huff Show * Fintech Confidential * Marketing: * Product launches, influencer, social, audio, video, SEO, * Ad buying and management (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin) * email marketing campaigns * eCommerce post-sale copy and support funnels * Design: * graphics, website, mobile/web app, Product Software Development: * Digital services: (white-label storefront, domains, hosting, email, SSL certs & other web services) Travel: * Disney vacation planning

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