Proof of Usefulness Report

PlayA

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

-2
Proof of Usefulness Score
Lab Mode

The submission for 'PlayA' (playa.tech) presents significant red flags. While claiming a market cap of $1.65 billion and 13,000 employees (metrics resembling the public company Playtech), the provided domain 'playa.tech' has no verifiable web presence or search footprint. The submission appears to be either a low-effort impersonation, a squatting attempt, or a test entry with hyperbolic, unverifiable claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product'). Due to the complete lack of verifiable evidence and the discrepancy between the claimed scale and the provided digital identity, the score is adjusted to reflect a lack of validity.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal-2.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score-2

Project Details

Project URL
Description
PlayAis in the Gambling Tech Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Early stage requiring focused development
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