Proof of Usefulness Report

Hipcamp

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+701
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Hipcamp is a market-leading outdoor stay marketplace, verified as a 'unicorn' scale company with over 7 million users and significant valuation ($300M+). While the submission itself was of poor quality (incorrect founding date, vague description, 'most people' claim), the underlying project demonstrates exceptional real-world utility, massive audience reach, and proven traction. The score reflects the project's established market dominance, heavily penalized by the low effort and inaccuracies of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+213
Audience Reach Impact+204
Technical Innovation+84
Evidence Of Traction+213
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+797
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+701

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Hipcamp is a marketplace connecting campers and land. We are bringing the world's public campsites online, unlocking private lands for camping, and getting more people outside. \n\nOur mission is to get more people outside by increasing access to the outdoors.\n\nDiscover Hipcamp for yourself: http://www.hipcamp.com/discover

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