Proof of Usefulness Report

OTPless

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+635

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

OTPless is a verified, VC-backed authentication platform (raised ~$6.5M from SIDBI, Venture Highway, FJ Labs) founded by former BharatPe executives. While the submission itself was low-effort (vague claims, 'ShadowHunter' alias), external verification confirms significant traction: over 5,000 corporate clients, 30M+ monthly logins, and genuine innovation in 'Silent Network Authentication' and WhatsApp-based login. The project solves a critical utility problem (passwordless auth) with a high-growth trajectory, placing it well above the calibration anchor despite the poor quality of the submission inputs.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.00

Audience Reach Impact+13.00

Technical Innovation+11.25

Evidence Of Traction+21.00

Market Timing Relevance+8.50

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+76

Usefulness Multiplierx0.836

Final Score+635

Project Details

Project URL

otpless.com

Description

World's First Privacy First Identity App. OTPLESS revolutionizes the way users sign in to any websites and applications by offering a passwordless and OTPLESS authentication experience

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