Proof of Usefulness Report

Phoenix Technologies

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+610

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

Phoenix Technologies is a foundational industry player (founded 1979) with ubiquitous reach via its UEFI/BIOS products. The specific project, FirmGuard, addresses a critical modern security gap (firmware vulnerability management) with high market relevance. However, the submission itself was low-effort, utilizing vague claims ('everyone', 'most people') and exaggerated data (Team Size: 3000 vs. verified ~300), which significantly penalized the Quality Factors. Despite the poor submission quality, the verifiable legacy and scale of the parent company anchor the score in the 'Large Scale' calibration tier.

Ready to Compete for $150k+ in Prizes?

Move this data into a HackerNoon blog draft to become eligible for your share of $150k+ in cash and software prizes

View All Reports

Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225.0

Audience Reach Impact+90.0

Technical Innovation+127.5

Evidence Of Traction+100.0

Market Timing Relevance+95.0

Functional Completeness+5.0

Subtotal+642.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+610

Project Details

Project URL

firmguard.com

Description

FirmGuard provides comprehensive solutions for UEFI BIOS firmware management. FirmGuard enables organizations to secure their endpoints, enhance operational efficiency, stay ahead of evolving BIOS firmware threats, and ensure compliance with industry standards. By ensuring your firmware foundation is secure, you can rest in the knowledge that you have closed a major security gap.

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