Proof of Usefulness Report

PlayerAuctions

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+527
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

PlayerAuctions is a verifiable market leader in the digital asset exchange sector (est. 1999), generating ~$18M in annual revenue with ~5M monthly visitors. The project's real-world scale and traction significantly exceed the calibration baseline (HackerNoon). However, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, containing lazy, vague claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone') and nonsensical data ('marketcap: null'). Consequently, while the project receives high base scores for its proven utility and market dominance, it incurs heavy penalties on Quality Factors for the lack of evidence provided in the entry. The final score reflects a 'Unicorn' scale business dragged down by a 'F' grade submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+212.5
Audience Reach Impact+90.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+118.8
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+548.8
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+527

Project Details

Description
PlayerAuctions, accessible via playerauctions.com, is an online platform that facilitates the buying and selling of digital assets and services related to video games. The company provides a secure marketplace where gamers can trade in-game items, accounts, currency, and other virtual goods. PlayerAuctions acts as an intermediary, ensuring safe transactions by offering features like payment protection and dispute resolution. The platform caters to a wide range of popular games, allowing players to enhance their gaming experience by acquiring or selling valuable digital assets.

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