Proof of Usefulness Report

Paperless Post

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+662
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Paperless Post is a verified, market-leading platform with estimated annual revenue between $50M-$100M and extensive global adoption ('millions' of users). While the project submission itself was low-effort (vague claims, missing fields, generic tech description), the external reality of the business confirms exceptional traction and utility. The score is heavily penalized by the poor submission quality and lack of technical detail ('fashion' listed as technology), but buoyed significantly by verifiable real-world scale, revenue, and brand longevity (founded 2009). The email domain confirms internal origin, though the 'LunarSpirit' name is likely a placeholder.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225
Audience Reach Impact+190
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+190
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+735
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+662

Project Details

Project URL
paperlesspost.com
Description
We are an e-commerce company based in New York City focusing on design-driven online and printed stationery, including greetings, invitations, birth announcements, wedding suites, and custom stationery. Some of our partners include leading fashion designers Kate Spade New York, Kelly Wearstler, and Oscar de la Renta. Millions of people use our elegant technologies and expressive designs to celebrate their most important life occasions.

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