Proof of Usefulness Report

Embedthis

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+512
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Embedthis (FrostWing) is a highly established embedded software provider (GoAhead, Appweb) with verified deployment in hundreds of millions of devices (printers, routers), contradicting the low-effort submission. While the submission itself was poor ('marketcap 500000', 'everyone'), external search confirms the project is critical infrastructure for the IoT sector. The score reflects high utility and massive reach, heavily penalized by the lack of submission evidence and the 'Maintenance' phase of its core products.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+14.88
Audience Reach Impact+13.30
Technical Innovation+7.88
Evidence Of Traction+15.75
Market Timing Relevance+4.20
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+56.26
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+512

Project Details

Project URL
Description
EmbedThis offers a comprehensive IoT Device Management Meta-platform on AWS for device makers and builders to quickly make intelligent connected devices.

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