Proof of Usefulness Report

Stealth Matrix

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+42
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Stealth Matrix is a legitimate B2B IoT spin-off from Stealth Network Communications (est. 1994), focusing on retail inventory via the 'ARC' device. While the parent company has verifiable government contracts, the Stealth Matrix division appears to have stalled since its 2017 launch, with the last significant media coverage of a pilot in 2020. The submission is heavily penalized for demonstrably false claims ('audience reach: everyone', 'evidence of traction: most people have used my product') and confusing financial data ('marketcap: 50000'). There is no evidence of the claimed mass adoption, and the project appears to be a dormant or niche initiative rather than a widely used solution.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+70.0
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+60.0
Evidence Of Traction+10.0
Market Timing Relevance+50.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+36.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.15
Final Score+42

Project Details

Project URL
stealthmatrix.com
Description
Stealth Matrix, previously a division of Stealth Network Communications, Inc., was spun as a separate operating group in 2017, to focus solely on the Internet of Things (IoT) sensor market and to address the big box retail marketplace. Formed specifically to develop a low-cost, mobile prosumer device to leverage current IoT inventory solutions. Proactively realizing earlier on that IoT tech in apparel retail was cost-prohibitive and needed to have new standards created in the marketplace, Stealth Matrix incorporated developments in gaming technology, indoor location and AI capabilities to produce the StealthMatrix ARC™. Stealth Network Communications, Inc.® (Stealth), a long time leader in IoT sensors and RFID technology, delivers integrated tech solutions to commercial industries as well as federal and state agencies. Locations: San Francisco, CA and New York, NY.

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