Proof of Usefulness Report

Pillow

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+2
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Pillow' (pillow.fund) permanently ceased operations on July 31, 2023, due to regulatory challenges, despite previously raising ~$21M in venture funding. The submission contains demonstrably false claims, stating the audience is 'everyone' and that 'most people have used my product,' which contradicts the fact that the service is defunct and had a peak user base of ~75,000. Current real-world utility is non-existent.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+0.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+0.0
Functional Completeness+0.0
Subtotal+1.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.10
Final Score+2

Project Details

Project URL
pillow.fund
Description
With Pillow, digital asset customers are able to invest in one of Pillow's curated, actively managed strategies with a single click! Pillow abstracts away the complexity of Web3 custody management, gas fees, cross-chain bridging, etc to create a simple investing experience for the end-user. \n\nPillow strategies are created by in-house quant experts and are designed to keep the user's crypto safe while earning the highest yields. \n\nPillow is globally compliant with DeFi regulation and taxation.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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