Proof of Usefulness Report

StackSource

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+569
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

StackSource is a verifiable, established commercial real estate financing platform with over $1 billion in transaction volume and a 2024 acquisition. However, the project submission itself (by 'WhisperShade') is of extremely low quality, containing lazy, false, and hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). The score reflects the high real-world value and verified traction of the business, significantly penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+598.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+569

Project Details

Project URL
stacksource.com
Description
StackSource is a tech-enabled commercial real estate loan platform. We connect investors who are developing or acquiring commercial properties with financing options like banks, insurance companies, and private lenders through an easy, transparent process. We’re taking the best of commercial mortgage brokerage and updating it for the 21st century.\n\nFor lenders, StackSource represents an intelligent source of deal flow, including real-time notifications when a new project has been posted within their customized lending profile. StackSource's targeted, digital offering memorandums save time for both our capital advisors and our lending partners.\n\nLearn more at StackSource.com

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