Proof of Usefulness Report

Toptal

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+752
Proof of Usefulness Score
Unicorn Utility

Toptal is a highly established, market-leading platform with verified revenues exceeding $200M annually and a global footprint. While the project itself has exceptional real-world utility, traction, and reach (fitting the 'Much larger scale' calibration bucket), the specific submission provided was low-quality, featuring vague claims ('everyone') and messy data fields. The score reflects the massive undeniable value of the business, slightly penalized for the poor quality of the submission artifacts.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+190.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+237.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+885
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+752

Project Details

Project URL
Description
With over $4 billion in global payments, $200 million in annual revenue, 70k contracts signed — Toptal is the world’s largest fully remote workforce.

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