Proof of Usefulness Report

Spiny.ai

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+258
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Spiny.ai is a legitimate B2B publisher intelligence and revenue platform that raised $2.5M in Seed funding (2022) and services clients like On3 and Outsider. However, the submission itself is of very poor quality, containing false claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') and inaccurate metrics ('marketcap: 500000', likely meaning ~$500k ARR or confused terms). While the technology (BidRoll, analytics) has real-world utility for digital publishers, the score is heavily impacted by the disconnect between the submission's exaggerated claims and the niche reality of the product.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+125
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+67.5
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+315
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+258

Project Details

Project URL
spiny.ai
Description
Spiny.ai is not just artificial intelligence. Our purpose-built solutions for publishers merge experience and technology to deliver products that streamline business data, provide insights and optimize revenue. Our core product combines innovative techniques in business intelligence, natural language generation and media industry expertise to deliver a cutting-edge analytics solution for content creators. Spiny Trends is the media arm of Spiny.ai, delivering news and analysis in a smart digestible format without bias or opinion.

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