Proof of Usefulness Report

Grailed

Analysis completed on 1/22/2026

+673
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Grailed is a market-leading peer-to-peer marketplace for curated men's fashion with established unicorn status and millions of users. While the real-world utility, market timing, and traction are exceptional, the project submission itself was of low quality (vague descriptions, lack of data). However, the domain and brand reputation independently verify immense reach and impact, warranting a high score despite the poor response quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+230.0
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+56.25
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+761.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+673

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We’ve connected millions of enthusiasts and casual fashion fans all over the world and enabled them to buy and sell items from their closets.\n\nBy building a marketplace with community, curation, and content at the forefront, our goal is to democratize fashion and shape the future of e-commerce to create the first truly community-driven marketplace.

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