Proof of Usefulness Report

Kudoboard

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+620
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Kudoboard is a verified market leader in the digital appreciation space with significant traction (Series A funding, millions of users, widely adopted in corporate environments). While the specific submission provided was low-effort ('ShadowFang', vague claims), external verification confirms high real-world utility, strong market timing, and massive audience reach. The score reflects the project's actual substantial success, penalized partially for the lack of direct evidence in the submission but boosted by verified external reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+95.0
Technical Innovation+52.5
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+553.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+620

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Kudoboard is an online reinvention of the greeting card that is passed around and signed. Kudoboard creators upload content to a board for a special occasion, invite others to contribute online, and then deliver an online or printed version to their recipient on a selected date.

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