Proof of Usefulness Report

NESLab

Analysis completed on 2/27/2026

+24
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The submission references a legitimate and high-quality research laboratory (NESLab at Politecnico di Milano) but the specific project 'StarStone' appears unverifiable or non-existent. The submission contains significant red flags, including demonstrably false traction claims ('most people have used my product') and nonsensical financial data ('marketcap: 500000'). While the underlying academic entity is reputable and innovative in the IoT space, the submission itself lacks credibility and appears to be a low-effort or student test entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+70
Evidence Of Traction+10
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+0
Subtotal+22.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+24

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We explore how to build the software that powers networked embedded sensors and actuators, that is, the foundation of the emerging Internet of Things. To this end, our research combines theories, designs, implementations, and real deployments.

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