Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpico

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+48
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Alpico' (Hivetop.io) presents as an embedded systems development tool but lacks verifiable digital presence. The domain 'hivetop.io' is not publicly indexed or accessible. The submission contains highly exaggerated claims ('most people have used my product', 'audience reach: everyone') without supporting evidence. The revenue metric ('marketcap: 2500000') is ambiguous and unsubstantiated. Due to the lack of a working product URL, technical details, or verifiable traction, the project is evaluated as having minimal to no current real-world utility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+25.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+7.5
Evidence Of Traction+0.0
Market Timing Relevance+15.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+50
Usefulness Multiplierx0.96
Final Score+48

Project Details

Project URL
hivetop.io
Description
Embedded systems are a common part of many people's lives, even if they don't know it. Often out of sight and out of mind, which leads to them being forgotten. That's part of the reason why creating embedded solutions is so complex, dated and unintuitive. At Hivetop we are simplifying embedded development. We are transforming device development through the use of modern, secure and reliable tools. Create more responsive and more efficient devices that allow you to iterate and bring them to market faster. Focus on your product and on what makes you stand out, we'll take care of the rest.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
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