Proof of Usefulness Report

TRUE

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+483
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Project 'TRUE' (trytrue.com) is a verifiable, venture-backed social platform focused on private sharing, having raised over $35M. However, the submission contains hyperbolic and demonstrably false claims regarding reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'), which significantly degrade the evaluation quality. While the technical foundation and funding (Series B scale) suggest a high-potential project, the confusion with 'Truth Social' and the lack of verifiable mass-market user data limit the score. The product addresses a genuine privacy concern but faces a crowded market.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+200.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+105.0
Evidence Of Traction+75.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+482.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.00
Final Score+483

Project Details

Project URL
Description
True was founded in Mill Valley, California. It’s a lovely little town just north of San Francisco filled with giant redwoods, beautiful valleys and neighbors who look after each other.\n\nIt’s this real-life Happy Valley that inspired us to build a company that gets back to things that matter. Real friends and real life without commercial interruption. \n\nIt’s the quality of our relationships, not the quantity that make us happier. It’s the joy of making new friends and connecting with old ones that strengthen our sense of community.\n\nSomehow, in a rush for growth and profit, these feelings have been lost. Social today no longer feels like a Happy Valley, it’s more like we’re all living in a big creepy commercial. \n\nBig social companies are in the middle of our relationships. They’re taking our best intentions and selling them to the highest bidder.\n\nWell, we’re just not going to do that anymore.

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