Proof of Usefulness Report

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+712
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission represents Mastercard Incorporated, a global financial giant with undeniable real-world utility, reach, and traction. The market cap of $507B and verified team size of 35,000+ confirm its 'Much Larger Scale' status, justifying a baseline score in the 700+ range. However, the submission quality is extremely low: the project name 'DeepForge' conflicts with the description, and fields like 'projectExcitement' are empty. While the entity's intrinsic value drives the score high, the poor response quality and lack of specific technical detail in the submission prevents it from reaching the theoretical maximum.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+180
Technical Innovation+81
Evidence Of Traction+225
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+3
Subtotal+774
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+712

Project Details

Project URL
mastercard.us
Description
Mastercard Incorporated is a leading global payments technology company that operates the Mastercard brand. With its domain mastercard.us, the company provides a wide range of financial services and solutions, including credit, debit, and prepaid card offerings, as well as payment processing and related services. Mastercard connects consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments, and businesses worldwide, enabling secure and efficient electronic payments. The company is known for its innovation in payment technology, including advancements in digital payments, contactless transactions, and cybersecurity. Mastercard's mission is to create a world beyond cash by making transactions safer, simpler, and smarter for everyone.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Fintech, Banking, It Services
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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