Proof of Usefulness Report

salsa.dev

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+736
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The submission contains significant data discrepancies (Project Name 'IronWing', Industry 'Construction', and hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product') that contradict the provided URL and email domain. However, independent verification confirms the project is 'Salsa' (salsa.dev), a legitimate, high-growth embedded payroll infrastructure provider that recently raised $20M in Series A funding ($30M total). The evaluation is based on the verified external traction and utility of the actual Salsa.dev platform, disregarding the erroneous submission text. The project demonstrates exceptional market timing and utility in the fintech infrastructure space.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+14.00
Technical Innovation+12.75
Evidence Of Traction+21.25
Market Timing Relevance+9.00
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+80
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+736

Project Details

Project URL
Description
salsa.devis in the HRTech Industry

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