Proof of Usefulness Report

OpenCommerce Group

Analysis completed on 2/8/2026

+322
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project represents OpenCommerce Group (OCG), a verified and significant B2B eCommerce entity (parent of ShopBase) with estimated annual revenue of ~$23M and ~150 employees. The platform offers high real-world utility for cross-border merchants. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic and unverifiable claims (e.g., reach: 'everyone', traction: 'most people have used my product'). The score reflects a high baseline for the verifiable business scale, heavily penalized by low Quality Factors due to the lack of evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90
Audience Reach Impact+60
Technical Innovation+56
Evidence Of Traction+54
Market Timing Relevance+85
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+350
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+322

Project Details

Description
Mission Empower eCommerce entrepreneurs & brands to launch, grow and succeed. After 10 years of operating in the eCommerce industry and serving hundreds of thousands of businesses from all over the world, Beeketing now OpenCommerce Group (OCG) has now built a passionate, enthusiastic, capable, knowledgable, and experienced team who can help online store owners grow and scale up. We currently serve the largest and most vibrant markets like the US and China, from building the initial foundations such as creating websites and optimizing conversion rates, to managing goods and logistics. The goal of OCG is to create an ecosystem of products for eCommerce to foster and enhance the quality of eCommerce activities in general and cross-border trade in particular. Cross-border trade is trading and delivering goods between different cultures. In this exchange process, countries like China, Vietnam, and Indonesia are the center of product manufacturing while American and European countries are the main consumer markets. Due to the diversity of cultures, governments, and laws, small and medium-sized enterprises are dealing with a lot of problems related to product quality shipping time, customers service, cash flow, etc. Cross-border trade takes place in large volumes, though. Our ecosystem aims at promoting and enhancing cross-border trade, which empowers online entrepreneurs to start, grow and succeed.

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