Proof of Usefulness Report

Shopee

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+744
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Shopee is a market-leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia with verifiable massive scale (Sea Ltd market cap ~$100B+). The project demonstrates exceptional Real-World Utility, Audience Reach, and Traction based on external verification. However, the specific submission provided was of low quality ('most people have used my product'), resulting in penalties to the Response Quality and Traction Quality metrics. Despite the lazy submission, the undeniable scale of the platform anchors the score in the 'Much larger scale' tier.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+245.0
Audience Reach Impact+198.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+200.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+865.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.86
Final Score+744

Project Details

Project URL
shopee.com
Description
Shopee is a leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, operating under the domain shopee.com. Launched in 2015, Shopee provides a convenient and seamless shopping experience to users who are looking to shop anytime, anywhere. With a wide range of products across various categories, including electronics, fashion, home goods, and more, Shopee connects buyers and sellers through its user-friendly platform. The company is known for its strong focus on mobile commerce, offering a mobile app that enhances the shopping experience with features like live chat, secure payment options, and integrated logistics. Shopee is part of Sea Group, a global consumer internet company.

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