Proof of Usefulness Report

Dyneti Technologies

Analysis completed on 1/20/2026

+222
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project refers to Dyneti Technologies, a legitimate Y Combinator (W19) company offering a deep-learning credit card scanning SDK. However, the submission quality is extremely poor, containing hallucinations (e.g., 'space-technology' tag, likely confused with NASA's Starshade) and false traction claims ('most people have used my product'). External verification confirms the company raised ~$2.3M and has a functional product, which rescues the score from zero, but the specific submission data is heavily penalized.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75
Audience Reach Impact+19
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+48
Market Timing Relevance+24
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+215
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+221

Project Details

Project URL
dyneti.com
Description
Dyneti is building the future of authentication, starting with making frictionless, fraud-free payments available on every mobile device. Our first product is an SDK that helps apps stop fraud and boost conversion by taking a photo of a credit card. The SDK is powered by a deep learning model optimized to run entirely on device. If you’re interested in being a critical part of one of the first startups working in the deep learning on mobile space, we’d love to talk to you! \n\nDyneti supports enterprise customers globally and has raised $2.2 Million from global institutional funds such as Shasta Ventures, Y Combinator, and Sound Ventures, as well as from prominent angel investors. \n\nTechCrunch: https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/19/best-of-y-combinator/
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Space Technology, Fintech, 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