Proof of Usefulness Report

Psychogenic Technologies Inc.

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+98
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Psychogenic Technologies is a verified, long-standing (est. 1999) engineering consultancy led by Pat Deegan, a recognized expert in the Open Silicon, FPGA, and embedded systems communities. While the submission itself was low-quality with hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people') and confusing metrics ('marketcap: 500000'), external validation confirms high technical competence and real-world utility. The claim of mass adoption likely refers to 'ghost-written' firmware in consumer electronics, which is plausible given the 25-year history. The score reflects a solid, expert-led boutique business that lacks the mass-market scalability of a high-growth tech platform but possesses deep technical value.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+29.25
Audience Reach Impact+8.00
Technical Innovation+18.90
Evidence Of Traction+21.00
Market Timing Relevance+7.50
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+84.9
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+98

Project Details

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Description
We develop concepts into tangible products, converting ideas into real systems and solutions. Our creations cover the gamut from large scale distributed server-side systems, to mobile apps down to the firmware in tiny embedded systems along with the circuitry that hosts it. We're passionate about the positive impact technology can have and have deep ties with the maker, free software, Arduino and GNU/Linux communities, in which we participate through a number of open-sourced and free software and hardware projects and collaborations.

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

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