Proof of Usefulness Report

TIKI

Analysis completed on 1/31/2026

+43
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project addresses a legitimate issue (user data privacy) with a relevant value proposition. However, the submission data contains severe discrepancies and red flags that undermine credibility. While the description accurately identifies TIKI as a startup with a waitlist, the metadata claims a team size of 1,001-5,000, a 2010 launch date, and that 'most people have used my product,' which contradicts the startup status. These exaggerations suggest either a lack of seriousness or automated spam, resulting in a low score despite the potential utility of the underlying concept.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+10.50
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+43.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.0
Final Score+43

Project Details

Project URL
mytiki.com
Description
TIKI is pioneering the data revolution. \n\nShouldn’t users be in control of their data? We think it's about damn time.\n\nTIKI is a Nashville-based startup building the first community-owned, decentralized, and anonymous user data marketplace. TIKI offers transparency, control, and fair compensation for users and access to improved and previously inaccessible insights for businesses.\n \nToday, TIKI currently has a 125,000+ user waitlist and 50+ company waitlist. And we know this is just the beginning! We love what we do, and we hope you’ll join us in this crazy \u0026 important mission.

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