Proof of Usefulness Report

KeyNest - Smart Key Exchange

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+606
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

KeyNest is a verified, established business with significant operational scale (40+ employees, 4,000+ locations, 70,000+ customers), exceeding the HackerNoon benchmark in complexity and probable revenue. While the submission data was extremely poor (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product'), external verification confirms it is a leader in the key exchange market with strong B2B/B2C utility and global reach. The score reflects high real-world utility and traction, penalized slightly for the lack of technical detail in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+96.8
Audience Reach Impact+65.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+85.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+73.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+606

Project Details

Project URL
Description
KeyNest provides a full key-management service for Airbnb hosts, property management companies and estate agencies. \n\nWith offices in London, Paris and New York, KeyNest serves thousands of clients across 13 countries.

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