Proof of Usefulness Report

SoleSafe

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

SoleSafe is a legitimate, verified project that addresses a specific real-world problem (sneaker insurance) and was acquired by Vertical Insure in 2025, validating its utility. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing demonstrably false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', target audience 'everyone') and missing critical data. The score reflects the high real-world utility of the concept dampened significantly by the negligence and inaccuracies of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+4.0
Technical Innovation+9.0
Evidence Of Traction+7.5
Market Timing Relevance+8.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+50
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+48

Project Details

Project URL
Description
SoleSafe™ is the asset management platform sneakerheads. One Place for Sneakerheads to Collect, Connect, Track & Insure. Get Sneaker Insurance™ now on App Store & Google Play

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