The submission describes 'Lucid Books,' a legitimate hybrid publishing service founded in 2006. However, the project fails as a technology submission on multiple fronts: it lists no proprietary technology, claims 'most people have used my product' (which is factually false for a niche publisher), and provides confused financial metrics ('all time marketcap'). The reported team size of 125 appears significantly exaggerated compared to external data for this specific entity, likely conflating it with other companies named Lucid. While the business offers a valid service to authors, it lacks the technical innovation, scalability, and verifiable traction required for a high Proof of Usefulness score.
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