Proof of Usefulness Report

Prpl Foundation

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+632

Proof of Usefulness Score

Category Standard

The Prpl Foundation is a verified, high-impact open-source consortium establishing critical standards for carrier-grade CPE (routers/gateways) with members like AT&T, Qualcomm, and Vodafone. While the project's real-world utility and reach are exceptional (powering millions of devices), the submission quality was extremely poor, featuring unprofessional fields ('SilentWalker', 'marketcap' for a non-profit) and a lack of direct evidence. The score reflects the organization's massive verified scale and industry relevance, significantly penalized by the low-effort submission.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+225

Audience Reach Impact+128

Technical Innovation+120

Evidence Of Traction+100

Market Timing Relevance+90

Functional Completeness+2.5

Subtotal+665.5

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+632

Project Details

Project URL

prplfoundation.org

Description

prpl is an open-source, community-driven consortium with a focus on enabling the security and interoperability of embedded devices for the IoT and smart society of the future.

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