Proof of Usefulness Report

Shinkansen

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+258
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Shinkansen (shinkansen.finance) is a verified Chilean fintech startup (founded 2022) providing automated treasury and payment infrastructure for LatAm. External search confirms significant traction ($3M+ seed funding led by ALLVP, team of ~33, moving billions for clients like Fintual and Tapi), contradicting the low-quality and exaggerated user submission ('most people have used my product'). The project has high real-world utility and solid B2B validation, though the submission quality was extremely poor.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85
Audience Reach Impact+24
Technical Innovation+48
Evidence Of Traction+78
Market Timing Relevance+36
Functional Completeness+1
Subtotal+272
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+258

Project Details

Description
Shinkansenis in the Payments Industry

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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