Proof of Usefulness Report

VRChat Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/18/2026

+613
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

VRChat is a market-leading social VR platform with massive, verifiable global traction (millions of users, unicorn valuation). However, the submission itself was of extremely low quality, containing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people'), incorrect categorization ('Sports'), and confusing revenue data. While the project's real-world utility and scale are undeniable and warrant a high score, the lack of effort in the submission necessitates a significant penalty in the Quality Factors and Response Quality metric. The final score reflects a 'Unicorn' status project heavily discounted by a poor application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility0.25)
Audience Reach Impact0.20)
Technical Innovation0.15)
Evidence Of Traction0.25)
Market Timing Relevance0.10)
Functional Completeness0.05)
Subtotal+62.56
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+613

Project Details

Project URL
Description
VRChat, Inc. is one of the leading Virtual World platforms, hosting one of the largest active online communities of users and creators. We have secured key investment from major partners, allowing us to grow and develop VRChat for the foreseeable future. Dive into VRChat on our website at VRChat.com or follow us on x at https://x.com/VRChat. For all business development inquiries, please reach out to partnerships@vrchat.com

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