Proof of Usefulness Report

Mail3

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Mail3 is a legitimate Web3 communication protocol project aiming to provide wallet-to-wallet email services. However, the submission provided is of extremely low quality, containing blatantly false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and missing critical data ('team size: null'). While the project has a valid niche utility in the blockchain space and a verifiable existence (founded 2022, Singapore-based), it significantly trails market leaders like EtherMail (which has ~2M verified accounts vs. Mail3's unfunded, smaller footprint). The score reflects the project's 'small but promising' reality, heavily penalized for the lack of credible evidence and the deceptive claims in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+6.25
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+3.75
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+6.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+20.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.94
Final Score+196

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Mail3is in the Enterprise Collaboration Industry

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