Proof of Usefulness Report

Truepic

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+498

Proof of Usefulness Score

Industry Mainstay

Truepic is a verified industry leader in image provenance (C2PA) and secure camera technology, backed by over $37M in funding (Series B, Microsoft M12) and strategic partnerships with Qualcomm to embed technology in billions of Snapdragon devices. While the project solves a critical problem (deepfakes/fraud) with high technical innovation, the submission itself was of extremely poor quality, providing zero supporting evidence and vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'). The score reflects the project's high 'Unicorn' potential and verified traction, heavily penalized for the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+112.5

Audience Reach Impact+85.0

Technical Innovation+71.3

Evidence Of Traction+112.5

Market Timing Relevance+95.0

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+478.8

Usefulness Multiplierx1.04

Final Score+498

Project Details

Project URL

truepic.com

Description

Truepic develops the world's most secure camera technology for mobile devices. We empower viewers to make better-informed decisions through high integrity photos \u0026 videos. Truepic Vision, our flagship product, enables our partners to instantly gather and view trusted visual documentation from anywhere in the world. Our team is dedicated to restoring trust in every pixel of consequence, with the goal of having a shared sense of visual reality across the internet by 2030.

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