Proof of Usefulness Report

Rakuten

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+529
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents Rakuten, a major global e-commerce and fintech conglomerate, confirming high potential utility, reach, and traction. However, the submission quality is critically low: the description inaccurately details a specific dental subsidiary (likely Ci Medical, est. 1987) rather than the main platform, and financial data is incorrect for the group scale. The score reflects the massive verified value of the Rakuten brand, heavily penalized for the disconnected and poor-quality submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+157.5
Audience Reach Impact+133.0
Technical Innovation+45.0
Evidence Of Traction+166.3
Market Timing Relevance+64.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+568.3
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+529

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We started to provide dental items to dental clinics since 1987, and offer them to customers online since 2005.

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