Proof of Usefulness Report

Splice

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+662
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Splice is a widely recognized, industry-standard platform for music production with verified high traction (Series D, $500M+ valuation). However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and lazy data entry. The high score reflects the verified reality of the project's success and utility, significantly penalized by the 'Response Quality' and 'Quality Factor' reductions due to the poor submission standards.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+85.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+118.75
Market Timing Relevance+85.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+648.75
Usefulness Multiplierx1.02
Final Score+662

Project Details

Project URL
splice.com
Description
We're creating a new way to make music. \n\nWe’re building a creative ecosystem for music producers. With this ecosystem, we’re cultivating a global community of creators that fosters inspiration, connection, focus, and growth.\n\nAt Splice, we seek to empower all musicians to realize their creative potential and share it with the world. We believe that an open ecosystem leads to more collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and discovery, which leads to more musicians and better musicians, which means more and better music.

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