Proof of Usefulness Report

Lime Microsystems

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+471
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The project 'SwiftBlade' is identified as Lime Microsystems, a well-established UK-based company (founded 2005) specializing in Field Programmable RF (FPRF) transceivers and Software Defined Radio (LimeSDR). While the submission data is poor (incorrect name, hyperbolic claims like 'everyone' and 'most people', confusing financial formats), the underlying entity is a legitimate technology provider with significant partnerships (Vodafone, Canonical) and utility in the telecommunications/IoT sectors. The score reflects the high real-world utility and technical innovation of the hardware, heavily penalized by the low quality of the submission and the false claims regarding audience reach and traction.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0
Audience Reach Impact+20.0
Technical Innovation+127.5
Evidence Of Traction+100.0
Market Timing Relevance+80.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+555
Usefulness Multiplierx0.85
Final Score+471

Project Details

Project URL
limemicro.com
Description
Lime Microsystems specialises in software defined radio (SDR) systems and field programmable RF (FPRF) transceivers for the next generation of comms/IoT networks and wireless broadband systems. These transceivers offer an unprecedented level of configurability and allow system designers to create wireless communication networking equipment that can be set and reconfigured to run on any wireless communications frequency and mobile standard. Lime’s technology has been adopted by organisations around the world for a wide range of applications from consumer communications equipment — femtocells and repeaters — to software defined radio devices for military and emergency services. Applications include comms infrastructure, disaster relief networks, M2M technology and test / verification systems. www.limemicro.com

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