Proof of Usefulness Report

frens

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'frens' is a verified seed-funded Web3 community management platform (frens.place) offering Discord integration and announcement tools. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone') and lacking any concrete metrics. While external search confirms the project's legitimacy and funding (Alumni Ventures, Stacks Ventures), the profound disconnect between the actual niche B2B product and the vague, exaggerated submission data results in a low score within the 'Minimal Traction' range.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+33
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
frens is building the community marketing platform for brands, Web3 projects, and more. Our platform allows for community interactions without having to moderate a chat room 24/7.

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