Proof of Usefulness Report

Relief

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+306
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Relief (relief.app) is a verifiable Series A funded fintech startup (raised ~$17M, backed by National Debt Relief) with significant traction (~160k+ users, $7B+ debt enrolled). However, the project submission itself contains low-effort, hyperbolic, and inaccurate data (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' as audience, and an outdated team size of 3 vs the actual ~41). While the actual product has high real-world utility and market relevance, the score is penalized heavily in the 'Response Quality' and 'Evidence of Traction' metrics due to the poor quality of the submission data compared to the verified reality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+64.0
Technical Innovation+48.0
Evidence Of Traction+42.5
Market Timing Relevance+38.0
Functional Completeness+1.3
Subtotal+283.8
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+306

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Relief analyzes your personal finances to determine an optimized plan that gets rid of your credit card debt. Depending on the plan, Relief automates the negotiation of your principal balance or cuts down your APR, saving you thousands of dollars in interest. \n\nOur app combines machine learning and AI with collective bargaining.

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