Proof of Usefulness Report

PriceMinister

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+532
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

PriceMinister is a historically significant e-commerce platform (founded 2000) acquired by Rakuten in 2010 for ~€200M. While the project demonstrates massive real-world utility, verified traction (millions of users), and a successful exit, the specific submission provided is of extremely low quality with vague claims and missing data. The score reflects the verified historical magnitude of the business, heavily penalized for the lack of effort in the submission documentation.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180.0
Audience Reach Impact+152.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+190.0
Market Timing Relevance+64.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+633.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+532

Project Details

Description
Achat et vente en ligne ⭐ Neuf, occasion et reconditionné ✌ Réductions imbattables ✅ 5% remboursés minimum sur votre commande !

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