Proof of Usefulness Report

Tonik

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+700
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Tonik is a legitimate, high-growth digital bank in the Philippines with significant verified traction (>$130M funding, >1M users) and a BSP digital banking license. However, the submission quality is extremely poor (mismatched project name 'WhisperForge', hyperbolic claims like 'most people have used my product', and missing data). The score reflects the high intrinsic value and scale of the entity, penalized by low confidence in the submitted data quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+729
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+700

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Tonik is a transformative digital bank on a mission to revolutionize the way money works in Southeast Asia. We are addressing the US$140 billion retail deposit and US$100 billion unsecured retail lending opportunities in the Philippines. We believe the existing Filipino banking customers and the 70% of the Filipinos that remain unbanked deserve a better choice – a digital-only bank that is simple, not intimidating, helps them save, all at the click of a button. As the world leader in internet and social media usage, we believe Philippines is ripe for becoming a world leader in digital banking too. We plan to make it happen. We provide retail financial products, including deposits, loans, savings accounts, payments, and cards on a highly secure digital banking platform. Innovation is woven into the DNA of our company. We put customers first. We challenge the status quo. We are relentless. We are passionate about improving people’s financial lives through the use of technology. Tonik is officially the Philippines’ first neobank to secure a digital bank license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP). Deposits are insured by the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC).

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