Proof of Usefulness Report

Natural Stacks

Analysis completed on 1/26/2026

+595
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Natural Stacks is a well-established open-source nootropic brand (founded 2013) with significant physical retail presence (5,000+ locations including Vitamin Shoppe/Whole Foods). While the project demonstrates high real-world utility and strong market traction, the submission itself was of low quality, utilizing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') rather than verifiable data. The high score reflects the verifiable success of the underlying business despite the poor submission effort.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+126.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+127.5
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+626
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+595

Project Details

Project URL
naturalstacks.com
Description
Whether you are 25 or 65, a better working brain is key to experiencing and enjoying life at its fullest. \n\nSince 2013, we’ve helped millions of people build better brains and get back to doing more of what they love.\n\nToday Natural Stacks is a leading brand in the natural brain health category with distribution online, international and over 5000 different retail locations. \n\nCome join us!\n\n

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