Whatnot is a verifiable 'unicorn' and market leader in the live-stream shopping space with a valuation exceeding $3.7B and substantial real-world traction. However, the submission itself is of very low quality, containing hyperbolic claims (e.g., audience reach 'everyone', 'most people have used my product') and confusing terminology ('marketcap' vs valuation/revenue). While the project's utility and market position are exceptional (scoring high on Utility, Reach, and Traction), the score is dampened by the lack of technical detail provided and the poor response quality. The evaluation relies heavily on external verification of the domain 'whatnot.com' to validate the business scale.
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