Proof of Usefulness Report

PlaceWar

Analysis completed on 1/27/2026

+26
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

PlaceWar is a 'zombie' GameFi project that launched in late 2021 and has since lost nearly all value, with its token ($PLACE) trading down ~99.9% from ATH and daily volume under $10. While the project successfully raised ~$1.8M and launched a playable game, it failed to sustain its user base. The submission includes highly hyperbolic and factually incorrect claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'), lacks current metrics, and provides no evidence of a recovery or active utility in the current market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.0
Audience Reach Impact+15.0
Technical Innovation+40.0
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+22.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.18
Final Score+26

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PlaceWar is in the PC-Console, Mobile, Gamefi, Web 3 Industry

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