Proof of Usefulness Report

Alitheon

Analysis completed on 2/7/2026

+346
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

Alitheon is a legitimate, venture-backed company (Series A, ~$33M funding) with high-potential optical AI technology (FeaturePrint) for authentication. While the project has significant real-world utility in industrial supply chains (partnerships with BMW, GA Telesis), the submission itself contained exaggerated claims ('everyone' audience, 'most people have used it') and data inconsistencies (revenue/team size). The score reflects the strong underlying technology and B2B traction, heavily penalized by a low quality factor for the submission's accuracy.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+127.5
Audience Reach Impact+18.0
Technical Innovation+121.5
Evidence Of Traction+45.0
Market Timing Relevance+51.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+364.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+346

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Alitheon provides the last solution you will need for identification, authentication, and traceability of parts and products with our fail-proof, simple-to-use FeaturePrint system. FeaturePrint is an advanced machine-vision technology that provides for items, what fingerprints are for people – a unique and persistent identifier for the one in millions. FeaturePrint serializes items. As such, it enables track & trace, eliminates counterfeits and gray markets, and reduces human error ....all with just a photo using a standard camera. No bar codes, No QR codes, No stickers, No tags, No 'invisible' dust, No markers, No holograms, No special cameras, No special lighting, No Nonsense!

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

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline