Proof of Usefulness Report

Alphawave IP Group

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+680
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

The project represents Alphawave Semi (LSE: AWE), a major publicly traded semiconductor IP company with significant real-world utility and verified scale (700+ employees, $300M+ revenue). However, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, containing generic claims ('most people have used my product') and inaccurate metrics (stating a 17M market cap vs. the actual ~$1B valuation). The score reflects the high verifiable value of the entity, heavily penalized for the low-effort and inaccurate submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+237.5
Audience Reach Impact+170.0
Technical Innovation+135.0
Evidence Of Traction+135.0
Market Timing Relevance+90.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+772.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+680

Project Details

Project URL
awaveip.com
Description
Alphawave is a semiconductor IP company focused on providing DSP based, multi-standard connectivity Silicon IP solutions targeting both data processing in the Datacenter and data generation by IoT end devices. Alphawave's vision is to make the integration of complex DSP based mixed-signal IPs, simple, reliable and cost-effective for the semiconductor industry. Alphawave is led by well-known industry veterans and world-class mixed-signal researchers. Alphawave is headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a global footprint in China, Europe, Korea, and the United Kingdom.

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