Proof of Usefulness Report

OneText

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+522
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

OneText (onetext.com) is a high-potential SMS commerce platform verified as a Y Combinator and Khosla Ventures-backed company (raising ~$9M total). While the project submission itself was of extremely low quality—containing vague claims like 'everyone' for audience and missing key data—external verification confirms significant real-world utility, active revenue generation, and a 'text-to-buy' technology that reduces friction in e-commerce. The score reflects the strong business fundamentals and market timing, heavily penalized by the poor submission quality which obscured its true traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+61.45
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+522

Project Details

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Description
OneTextis in the E-Commerce Enablers Industry

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