Proof of Usefulness Report

HSBC

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+566
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents HSBC, a top-tier global banking entity with undeniable real-world utility and massive reach. However, the submission quality is critically low, characterized by unprofessional handles ('FrostHeart'), vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'), and inaccurate financial data (listing a nonsensical market cap as revenue). While the entity's established status guarantees high base scores for utility and traction, the poor evidence and lack of technical detail significantly reduce the Quality Factors, preventing a top-tier score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+610.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+566

Project Details

Project URL
hsbc.com
Description
HSBC Corporate and Institutional Banking is a markets-led, financing-focused business that provides investment and financial solutions. Through our international network, we connect emerging and mature markets, covering key growth areas. We partner with our corporate, government and institutional clients to help them achieve consistent, long-term performance. Our products and services include advisory, financing, prime services, research and analysis, securities services, trading and sales and transaction banking.

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