Proof of Usefulness Report

Zakeke

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+444
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Zakeke is a verified, established SaaS company (founded 2017, Milan) with significant traction (25,000+ claimed users, verified ~8,000+ paying, €2M+ funding). The project offers high real-world utility in the growing mass customization market. However, the submission quality was extremely poor, containing hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and confused metrics ('marketcap: 17000000'). The score reflects the project's strong verified reality (comparable to or exceeding the calibration reference) while penalizing the submission's lack of effort and accuracy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+150.0
Audience Reach Impact+80.0
Technical Innovation+75.0
Evidence Of Traction+110.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+467.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+444

Project Details

Project URL
zakeke.com
Description
Zakeke empowers brands and retailers to offer their customers live product personalization and 3D / AR View. Zakeke easily integrates Visual Commerce Solutions online and offline to let brands engage their customers with rich and interactive "design-your-own" experience. People are different and have unique tastes. As customers, they want to play a primary role in designing the products they use, configuring them according to their needs and tastes. Merchants are discovering the value of letting their customers create their own unique products and are taking personalization a big step forward into mass customization. Zakeke enables merchants to meet the increasing demand for customized products. Cloud-based, cross-platform and multi-lingual to fit any store, anywhere, Zakeke is the ultimate professional Visual Commerce platform.

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