Proof of Usefulness Report

Stay22

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+788
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Stay22 is a high-performing travel technology company with verifiable massive scale ($500M+ GMV in 2024, 1.45B unique views). While the submission text was notably brief and informal ('everyone', 'most people'), external verification confirms the project is a market leader in event accommodation monetization. The company has a team of 50+ and has paid out over $10M to partners. The 'marketcap: 15000000' claim likely references a 2021 valuation or revenue milestone, though current metrics far exceed this. The project scores exceptionally high on utility and traction, despite the low-quality submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+95.0
Audience Reach Impact+76.0
Technical Innovation+68.0
Evidence Of Traction+95.0
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+10.0
Subtotal82.9 (scaled to 829)
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+788

Project Details

Project URL
stay22.com
Description
Over half the total spend on hotels and short-term rentals – $295B each year – comes from event accommodations for conferences, concerts, festivals, and sporting events. This is an incredibly underserved market. Event organizers typically view attendee accommodations as a non-revenue-producing activity and spend countless hours reserving blocks of rooms for $0 in return. Stay22 turns this into a HUGE new source of revenue for the event organizers who partner with us

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