Proof of Usefulness Report

The LIST

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+328
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The project represents a verified, active luxury marketplace ('The LIST') established in 2016 with approximately $3.5M in annual revenue and valid funding (~$6M verified). However, the submission quality is critically low, containing significant red flags: hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), false audience targeting ('everyone'), and misused metrics ('marketcap' in revenue field). While the underlying business has verified utility, global reach (190 countries), and legitimate integration technology (likely the 'GENESYS' API mentioned), the submission's lack of credibility and exaggerated user counts necessitate strict penalties on the Traction and Reach scores. The final score reflects a verified, revenue-generating company ('Comparable scale') dragged down by a submission that fails to accurately represent its actual niche success.

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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+399.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.82
Final Score+328

Project Details

Project URL
Description
THE LIST is a luxury marketplace powered by AI. Our API <GENESYS> allows the world’s best boutiques and brands to run AI-driven catalog production at current 810x cost efficiency. We enable retailers to sell in 190 countries with integration time in single-digit days. With <GENESYS> we are building the largest LLM library in luxury fashion to eliminate some of the market’s critical operational inefficiencies. It is used by platform partners to power some of the biggest online marketplaces in the world. To learn more about THE LIST, download the app on the App Store or visit thelist.app.

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