Proof of Usefulness Report

Inner Circle

Analysis completed on 1/23/2026

+606
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project 'Inner Circle' is a well-established, profitable dating app (est. 2012) with significant verified traction ($13.6M+ estimated revenue, ~7M users), positioning it well above the calibration baseline of HackerNoon. However, the submission quality is critically low, containing vague claims ('most people have used my product'), false audience targeting ('everyone' vs. the actual 'ambitious professionals' niche), and empty data fields. While the real-world entity is highly successful, the score is heavily penalized by the poor Quality Factors associated with the submission's lack of evidence and effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+128
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+180
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+631
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+606

Project Details

Description
We can claim that we’re a ‘high-quality’ dating app because our members take dating seriously. Even the fact that we’re a paid-for app shows that people are a bit more serious. \n\nWe strive for high quality in everything we do – we screen our members to make sure they are real people with rich profiles, we focus on filters that give you better matches, and we create one of kind experiences so your time is well spent, meaning your dating experience is better. \n\nBy screening members on Inner Circle we keep out fakes, scammers and spammers and focus on a target audience of like-minded, ambitious professionals - from all walks of life - who put the effort into dating. This means our members get better matches in less time, giving them a higher quality experience. \n\nWe are a premium service that gets it right.\n

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