Proof of Usefulness Report

In the Hand Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+228
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

The project 'In the Hand Ltd' is a verified software consultancy established in 2002, best known for creating '32feet.NET', a widely used open-source Bluetooth library for .NET with over 345,000 NuGet downloads. While the technical utility and innovation are high (providing critical connectivity infrastructure), the submission contained exaggerated claims ('audience reach: everyone', 'evidence: most people have used my product') and confusing financial terminology ('marketcap: 2500000', likely referencing lifetime revenue of ~£2.5M). The score rewards the legitimate engineering impact but heavily penalizes the lack of verifiable data and poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+85.00
Audience Reach Impact+20.00
Technical Innovation+80.00
Evidence Of Traction+42.50
Market Timing Relevance+50.00
Functional Completeness+10.00
Subtotal+53.38
Usefulness Multiplierx0.95
Final Score+228

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We hand craft apps and components for mobile and IoT systems. Using our many years of experience designing and developing software optimised for mobile devices and embedded systems we provide custom development and consulting services to help get your software projects on the move.

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