Proof of Usefulness Report

Trim

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+572
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Trim is a verified, high-impact fintech product acquired by OneMain Financial, with a history of saving users over $60M. Despite the project's proven real-world success, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'), incorrect metadata ('construction' tag), and minimal effort. The score reflects the high intrinsic value and scale of the platform, heavily penalized by the poor documentation quality and lack of specific, current metrics in the input.

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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+636
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+572

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Let Trim do the hard work for you -- including negotiating your bills, contesting bank fees, canceling old subscriptions, getting you out of debt, and automatically building towards your savings goals. Trim has saved customers over $60M and helped thousands of users get on better financial footing.\n

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