Proof of Usefulness Report

Uplandme

Analysis completed on 2/1/2026

+582
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Uplandme is a verifiable, high-traction metaverse project with significant scale (Series A, $300M valuation, ~3M registered users). The project demonstrates strong real-world utility within the Play-to-Earn gaming sector, evidenced by partnerships with major entities like the NFLPA and FIFA, and over $13M in user withdrawals. However, the submission itself contained hyperbolic and unsupported claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'), which resulted in significant penalties to the Quality Factors for Traction and Reach. Despite the poor submission quality, the project's objective success metrics place it well above the calibration baseline.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+16.25
Audience Reach Impact+8.50
Technical Innovation+12.00
Evidence Of Traction+11.25
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+1.00
Subtotal+56.5
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+582

Project Details

Project URL
upland.me
Description
Think \"Monopoly\": In Upland people play games, earn money, and connect with each other. It is available via web, iOS, and Android and has its own in-game economy and currency, operating according to the laws of supply and demand set in motion by its users. Upland is the leading blockchain metaverse that goes beyond gaming by providing a simple user experience, engaging interactions, and the possibility for users to extract monetary value.\n\nUplandme, Inc. was founded in 2018 by serial entrepreneurs Dirk Lueth, Idan Zuckerman, and Mani Honigstein and is operated by Uplandme, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based company with support from organizations such as Block.one (creators of EOSIO blockchain), and veterans from the gaming, real estate, and technology industries.

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