Proof of Usefulness Report

Taotek Ltd.

Analysis completed on 2/28/2026

+28

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The project represents a specialized hardware and software consultancy (Taotek Ltd) with specific technical expertise in FPGA and embedded systems. However, the submission fails to demonstrate significant Proof of Usefulness due to hyperbolic claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product') without supporting evidence. The financial data provided ($500k 'all time marketcap' over 11 years) contradicts the claimed team size of 6, suggesting a small-scale or solo operation rather than a high-growth venture. The submission lacks verifiable traction, case studies, or proof of the claimed widespread impact.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+7.5

Audience Reach Impact+1.0

Technical Innovation+6.3

Evidence Of Traction+1.88

Market Timing Relevance+4.0

Functional Completeness+0.25

Subtotal+21.93

Usefulness Multiplierx1.2

Final Score+26

Project Details

Project URL

taotek.co.uk

Description

Hardware and Software Consultancy. Expertise in FPGA and Embedded Systems. Key expertise: Hardware Design FPGA – Altera, Xilinx, Actel VHDL, Verilog, System Verilog, SystemC Verification (test benching) – Directed and constrained random testing Microcontrollers – Microchip PIC, AVR, 8051, etc Embedded Software assembler, C, C++, OOD Protocols – inter and intra board protocols, IP/TCP Windows GUI C#, .net

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