Proof of Usefulness Report

Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+30
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission presents a critical disconnect between the Project Name ('MysticKeeper') and the Description (Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group corporate boilerplate). While the email domain matches the entity, the content (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'everyone' audience) indicates a low-effort, placeholder, or test submission. The project lacks specific technical details or verifiable traction for the named project 'MysticKeeper', necessitating a low score despite the high profile of the associated institution.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5
Audience Reach Impact+8.0
Technical Innovation+1.5
Evidence Of Traction+5.0
Market Timing Relevance+4.0
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+26.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.14
Final Score+30

Project Details

Project URL
smfg.co.jp
Description
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the largest financial institutions in Japan. Built upon a foundation that leverages the perspective of more than 400 years of history, our Japanese heritage affirms a sense of honor and commitment that is increasingly rare in the financial world. Our deeply-held values of service, respect, and integrity are present in everything we do. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, we offer a range of commercial and investment banking services to our corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. We connect a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network.

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