Proof of Usefulness Report

Alpine IoT

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+30
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Alpine IoT (project name submitted as 'CrimsonStone') appears to be a legitimate but small IoT consultancy founded by an ex-Apple engineer. The submission quality is extremely poor, containing confusing metrics ('marketcap: 500000') and hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product'—likely referencing the founder's past work at Apple rather than the consultancy itself). While the expertise is verifiable and valuable, the project currently lacks the scale, productization, and verifiable traction to score higher. The discrepancy between the URL and project name ('CrimsonStone') further lowers credibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+60
Real World Utility Quality+0.7
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+40
Technical Innovation Quality+0.8
Evidence Of Traction+15
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Market Timing Relevance Quality+1
Functional Completeness+20
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+24.68
Usefulness Multiplierx1.2
Final Score+30

Project Details

Project URL
Description
There are a growing number of possible integrations and technologies available in the Internet of Things space. Alpine IoT will work with your technical and business teams to find the right path forward for you.

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