Proof of Usefulness Report

Discord

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+671
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Discord is a market-leading communication platform with immense real-world utility, audience reach, and traction, justifying a high score despite the submission's low-effort quality. The project defines its category, serving hundreds of millions of users. While the submitter ('FrostRider') provided minimal evidence and a playful description, the verified public data for Discord confirms its status as a 'Unicorn' scale entity. The score reflects the platform's actual dominance (high Utility, Reach, Traction) while heavily penalizing the 'Response Quality' metric due to the vague and brief input provided.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+185
Audience Reach Impact+150
Technical Innovation+81
Evidence Of Traction+187
Market Timing Relevance+47
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+654
Usefulness Multiplierx1.026
Final Score+671

Project Details

Project URL
discord.com
Description
Discord is a communication platform that offers voice, video, and text chat services, primarily designed for creating communities. Initially popular among gamers, Discord has expanded its reach to include a wide range of user groups, including educators, businesses, and hobbyist communities. The platform allows users to create and join servers, which are organized into topic-based channels where members can collaborate, share content, and engage in discussions. With features like screen sharing, integrations with other apps, and robust privacy settings, Discord provides a versatile environment for both casual and professional interactions.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Messaging Communications, Media Production, Writing And-Editing
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