Proof of Usefulness Report

Minted

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+690
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Minted is a highly successful, established design marketplace with significant real-world utility and massive reach. While the project inputs provided were low-quality (vague claims like 'everyone' and inconsistent revenue data), the entity itself is verifiable as a market leader in the $10B+ stationery and art sectors. The score reflects its 'unicorn' status and proven business model, heavily calibrated upward due to verifiable external traction ($300M+ est. revenue) despite the poor submission detail.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+90.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+726
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+690

Project Details

Project URL
minted.com
Description
Minted is a lifestyle brand and design marketplace connecting you with the world’s best artists to create something one of a kind. Minted crowdsources graphic design and artwork from a global community of independent artists and sells these as products addressing the $10 billion stationery market, $48 billion art market, and $100 billion home decor market. \n\nMinted’s mission is to enable the design independence of both consumers and artists around the world, and the company is a platform for the strongest emerging artists in the world to be seen and discovered. We aim to build a lasting brand representing the most commercially successful design community in the world. Minted was founded by successful serial entrepreneur Mariam Naficy.

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