Proof of Usefulness Report

Timecho

Analysis completed on 2/26/2026

+645
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Timecho is the verified commercial entity behind Apache IoTDB, a Top-Level Project at the Apache Software Foundation focused on Industrial IoT data management. Independent verification confirms the project has raised over $10M in Series A funding (led by Sequoia China), employs ~125 people, and serves 1,000+ enterprise clients including State Grid Corporation of China. However, the submission itself was of very poor quality, making false claims (Audience: 'everyone', Traction: 'most people') and nonsensical revenue figures. The score reflects the project's high technical merit and verifiable industrial adoption, significantly penalized by the lack of credible evidence provided in the submission itself.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+10.5
Technical Innovation+17.1
Evidence Of Traction+12.75
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+0.5
Subtotal+72.35
Usefulness Multiplierx0.89
Final Score+645

Project Details

Project URL
timecho.com
Description
Timecho is a leading provider of time series database management system(DBMS) and related services. Founded by the creators of Apache IoTDB, an international top level open source project, Timecho delivers IoT-native time-series solutions to satisfy the demands of mass data storage, fast reads and complex data analytics, enabling companies to leverage the value of time-series data with higher reliability at lower cost, and is dedicated to accelerating the implementation of Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) applications. Apache IoTDB (Database for Internet of Things) is an IoT native database with high performance for data management and analysis, deployable on the edge and the cloud. Due to its light-weight architecture, high performance, rich features and well-rounded ecosystem - integration with Apache Hadoop, Spark and Flink, ect. - Apache IoTDB can meet the requirements of massive data storage, high-speed data ingestion and complex data analysis in the IIoT. We devoted ourselves to R&D of Apache IoTDB and offer our customers all-round services. For more information, please visit www.timecho.com, https://iotdb.apache.org/

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