Proof of Usefulness Report

Mercury

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+196
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'Mercury' (mercury.ai) refers to a legitimate German conversational AI platform founded in 2016, distinct from the prominent US fintech 'Mercury'. However, the submission is extremely low quality, containing verifiable falsehoods (claiming 'most people have used my product') and missing data ('marketcap: null'). While the underlying technology and business exist and serve enterprise clients (e.g., Nestlé brands), the submission's exaggerated claims and lack of evidence significantly penalize the score. The evaluation reflects the existence of a functional B2B product but discounts heavily for the lack of verifiable traction provided and the poor quality of the entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+15.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+220
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+196

Project Details

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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