Proof of Usefulness Report

#paid

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+635
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission for '#paid' (hashtagpaid.com) contains significant data quality issues (e.g., project name 'CrimsonStone', claims of 'everyone' as audience), suggesting a low-effort or placeholder entry. However, external verification confirms #paid is a legitimate, high-traction Series B company in the creator marketing space with estimated revenue of ~$18M+ and significant market presence. The score reflects the strong real-world fundamentals of the business found via the URL, while applying quality penalties for the lack of evidence provided in the specific submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+136.0
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+666
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+635

Project Details

Project URL
hashtagpaid.com
Description
#paid is a company that thrives on data, testing, iteration, and making smart bets on big ideas. no matter your role in the company, if you have an idea that will have a 10x impact, you have the opportunity to make it happen. we are made up of a group of really bright, talented, and hard working humans. every new member that joins #paid raises the bar. we believe that to achieve greatness, you have to work with great people. #paid prides itself on providing the freedom for talented people to come together, solve hard problems, and turn an industry on its head.

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