Proof of Usefulness Report

Shufl

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+7
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Shufl' appears to be a defunct Toronto-based marketplace app that merged with the barter platform 'Bunz' circa 2016-2017. The submission contains significant inaccuracies: the 'monthly revenue' field cites a '17M marketcap' (likely referencing the peak value of the Bunz cryptocurrency token, not company revenue), and the traction claim 'most people have used my product' is hyperbolic and false (historical user base was ~60k-100k regionally). The domain is currently inactive. The submission quality is extremely low and unverifiable.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+2.5
Audience Reach Impact+1.0
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+0.5
Functional Completeness+0.125
Subtotal+6.125
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+7

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SHUFL is a design first mobile app marketplace & social network that connects you with people nearby to buy, sell and trade awesome items!

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