Proof of Usefulness Report

Shift Markets

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+392
Proof of Usefulness Score
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Shift Markets is a verifiable, established B2B crypto infrastructure provider (founded 2009) with significant estimated revenue (~$16.5M) and a team of ~127 employees, exceeding the 'Calibration Reference' scale. However, the project submission is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), irrelevant tags ('space-technology'), and lacking specific metrics. The final score acknowledges the high underlying real-world utility and traction of the business entity, but is heavily penalized (Quality Factors set to 0.5-0.6) due to the poor, unprofessional, and unsubstantiated nature of the submission content.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+135
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+45
Evidence Of Traction+112.5
Market Timing Relevance+56
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+436
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+392

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Founded in 2009, we began in the traditional finance world, as a leader in the FX space. Sensing the seismic shifts taking place in the financial industry, and the disruptive power of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, we made it our mission to make these decentralized trends accessible to every business, from market leaders to small retailers.

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