Proof of Usefulness Report

Matterless

Analysis completed on 1/6/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Matterless Studios is a verified Augmented Reality studio (founded ~2021) that raised ~$1.25M to build digital companions (e.g., 'Aura'). However, the project submission contains severe inaccuracies, claiming 'everyone' as the audience and that 'most people' have used the product, which contradicts reality (likely <5,000 active users). While the technical implementation of shared AR and 'monocular hand reconstruction' shows promise, the lack of recent verifiable growth signals and the extremely low quality of the submission result in a low score. The project fits the profile of a 'minimal traction' venture with potential but unproven mass utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15
Audience Reach Impact+2
Technical Innovation+11
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+4
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+38
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Matterlessis in the Augmented Reality Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Arvr
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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