Proof of Usefulness Report

Ki-Den

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+221
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Ki-Den is a verified engineering consultancy (est. 2017) with reputable clients like Garmin and Elecsys, which validates its technical utility in IoT and safety-critical systems despite the low-quality submission. The claims of reaching 'everyone' and 'most people' are hyperbolic for a 6-person B2B firm, and the financial metric ('50000 marketcap') is erratic. However, the presence of established clients signals genuine traction and professional competence ('Design', 'SIL3') exceeding the 'minimal traction' baseline, placing it in the 'small but promising' category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+75.0
Audience Reach Impact+19.2
Technical Innovation+36.0
Evidence Of Traction+56.0
Market Timing Relevance+20.0
Functional Completeness+4.0
Subtotal+210.2
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+221

Project Details

Project URL
ki-den.com
Description
Ki-Den offers engineering design services for a variety of product development needs. We've developed everything from widgets for start-ups to safety-critical SIL3 products. Our niche area of expertise is in Wireless communications for IoT/M2M products (remote monitoring and control). We've even integrated our solutions with voice-control via Google Home and Amazon Echo. We can help with every aspect of the project: | Project management | Mechanical | Electrical | Software | Firmware | App Development | Documentation & Specifications | Validation & Testing | Manufacturing |

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