Proof of Usefulness Report

WeWard

Analysis completed on 2/17/2026

+636
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

WeWard is a verified high-impact project with over 25 million global users and certified BCorp status. Search confirms significant traction ($20M in payouts to users, ~$7.4M annual revenue, $20M+ funding) and a team of ~60 employees (input claim of 350 appears exaggerated). The project gamifies walking effectively, showing real-world health and environmental utility. However, the submission quality was poor (e.g., claiming 'most people have used my product' and confusing revenue with market cap), which negatively impacted the score despite the underlying project's success.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+21.25
Audience Reach Impact+14.40
Technical Innovation+9.75
Evidence Of Traction+13.50
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.50
Subtotal+66.9
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+636

Project Details

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Description
WeWard is a certified BCorp startup developing a free mobile app that already motivates more than 20 million people to walk every day through engaging rewards. Our goal is clear : Get more people walking the world over, by any means necessary. We know that humans are hardwired for the reward. So we’ve created a way to playfully motivate people to walk. From financial rewards to connecting with the a community of walkers to supporting a cause, whatever our users want to get out of walking, the WeWard app can reward them. The simple act of walking is good for our bodies, our minds, and the planet. It tackles global issues such as sedentary lifestyles and pollution. It fosters empathy and belonging, and brings us back in touch with each other and our surroundings. But its immense value has been overlooked and under-appreciated. We’re making walking a more rewarding part of our lives, because a walking world is a world in balance. Since 2019, WeWard has already integrates the daily habit of million of users and increase in average the walking time by 24%. The co-founders have been devoted to develop a long-lasting walking partner. The team is continuously growing and always looking for new talents to join !

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