Proof of Usefulness Report

RBS

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+620
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents RBS (now NatWest Group), a major global financial institution with immense real-world utility and reach. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, utilizing copy-pasted social media descriptions ('We’re now NatWest Group...'), a mismatched submitter name ('SilentForge'), and vague traction claims ('most people'). While the underlying entity commands a high valuation and user base (Billions in revenue, Millions of users), the 'Proof of Usefulness' is heavily penalized by the submission's lack of effort and the brand's active retirement/rebranding status. The score reflects the massive scale of the bank adjusted for the poor submission quality and transitional market positioning.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+17.1
Technical Innovation+4.8
Evidence Of Traction+20.25
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+68.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+620

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We’re now NatWest Group and will no longer be posting to this account. Can you please unfollow this page and we'd love you to follow us at NatWest Group, where're you'll find out how we champion potential in our colleagues and communities, while showing you why it's a great place to work.

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