Proof of Usefulness Report

Inkshares

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+504
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Inkshares is a legitimate and established crowdfunding publisher (founded 2013) with significant real-world success, most notably the 2024 Apple TV+ adaptation of its book 'Mr. & Mrs. American Pie' into the series 'Palm Royale'. This demonstrates high Real-World Utility and Traction. However, the project submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing false hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone') and confusing metrics ('all time marketcap 2500000'). While the platform's online community activity appears to have waned ('dead platform' reports), the media rights management arm is highly effective. The score reflects the high value of the proven IP model, heavily penalized by the lack of credible data in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+56.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+531.0
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+504

Project Details

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Description
Inkshares lets aspiring and accomplished writers alike raise funds for their next writing project. After the writer hits a set funding goal, Inkshares handles all aspects of publishing – editorial, design, distribution, etc. Authors raise money to publish articles, short stories, poems and books (paper and electronic) with Inkshares.

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