Proof of Usefulness Report

Soul ID

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+13
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Soul ID appears to be a legacy niche platform for action sports photography established around 2013, rather than a high-growth active venture. The submission contains verifiable red flags, most notably the claim that "most people have used my product," which contradicts the niche nature of the platform and lack of mainstream presence. While the project has a history and a verified corporate existence (founded by Greg Bellinger), the lack of recent funding (last raised ~2014), missing active user metrics, and vague technical details result in a low score. The "marketcap" figure provided ($2.5M) likely refers to a past valuation or is a confusion with crypto assets, as verifiable revenue data is absent.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+5.00
Audience Reach Impact+1.00
Technical Innovation+0.75
Evidence Of Traction+1.25
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+10.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+12

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Soul id was created to acknowledge the content that inspires the world, bringing credit to the talent that the Photographers and Athletes carry. Soul id showcases the work of the best photographers in the world, representing the excitement, culture, and creativity of action and adventure sports.

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