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Proof of Usefulness Report

mag3nt

Analysis completed on 6/5/2026

+91.91
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

mag3nt addresses a highly relevant and innovative niche (AI agent economic layers and programmable payments) with strong technical foundations including MCP servers for Claude/Cursor and multi-chain integration. However, the omission of critical metrics such as active users, monthly revenue, and team size restricts verifiable traction. The community reach of 15,000 places it in the minimal traction/early-stage category, yielding a score that reflects strong technical promise but lacks substantial real-world usage evidence.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25
Audience Reach Impact+8
Technical Innovation+33.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.5
Market Timing Relevance+22.5
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+96.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+92

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mag3nt is payment infrastructure for AI agents, enabling them to pay and receive payments using scoped, programmable payment credentials.
Audience Reach
We currently reach an active, growing community of 15,000+ high-intent developer teams, merchants and traders per month.
Target Users
Merchants, AI agent builders, normal users
Technologies
Other, Base, Tempo, Solana
Traction Evidence
We’re live across Base, Solana, Tempo, and other chains with real on-chain transactions flowing through agent-driven payments. We reach 15K+ AI builder community and our MCP server is available to use inside Claude and Cursor to enable agents to execute transactions, with TypeScript and Python SDKs available today. https://mag3nt.com/ https://mcp.mag3nt.com/ https://docs.mag3nt.com/

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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