Proof of Usefulness Report

Kontron Communications

Analysis completed on 2/19/2026

+535
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project represents Inocybe, a networking technology company acquired by Kontron, a global leader in IoT and embedded computing. While the underlying entity possesses massive real-world utility, verifiable revenue, and industrial traction, the submission quality is exceptionally poor, relying on hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product') and confusing metrics ($17M market cap vs. Kontron's $1B+ scale). The score reflects the high verifiable value of the technology and parent company, heavily penalized by the lack of specific evidence in the application.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+170.0
Audience Reach Impact+108.0
Technical Innovation+120.0
Evidence Of Traction+106.25
Market Timing Relevance+75.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+581.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+535

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Kontron is a global leader supporting the communication industry with secure hardware, middleware and services for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.

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