Proof of Usefulness Report

Kale

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+350
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project 'Kale' (submitted as SwiftForge) is a verifiable, venture-backed creator rewards platform with significant real-world utility and traction (clients include Free People, Olipop). However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product'), inconsistent naming, and missing data. The score reflects the high legitimacy of the underlying business found via external search (kalecard.com), heavily penalized by the lack of credible evidence and professionalism in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+106.25
Audience Reach Impact+60.00
Technical Innovation+52.50
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+45.00
Functional Completeness+2.50
Subtotal+372.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+350

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Kaleis in the MarketingTech Industry

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