Proof of Usefulness Report

I4p Informatics

Analysis completed on 2/14/2026

+572
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

I4p Informatics is a legitimate, high-tech security vendor based in Hungary, producing the 'TRIDENT HSM'. Verification confirms the product holds significant certifications (Common Criteria EAL4+, eIDAS QSCD) and has notable traction (NATO, Entrust partnerships). The solution features high technical innovation (MPC, Post-Quantum Cryptography). However, the submission quality is poor: fields for audience and traction contain hyperbolic/false claims ('everyone', 'most people have used my product'), and the financial data ('2500000 market cap') is ambiguous and likely inaccurate for a 125-person team. The score reflects the high value of the verified technology, heavily penalized by the low-quality submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.5
Audience Reach Impact+5.0
Technical Innovation+14.25
Evidence Of Traction+10.63
Market Timing Relevance+9.0
Functional Completeness+1.5
Subtotal+628.75
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+572

Project Details

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Description
i4p is a developer of applied cryptography solutions that manage and protect cryptographic keys. Our highly secure hardware and software solutions and related services are capable of disrupting the IT security market. Our mission is to provide technological answers to new regulations on data security and data protection and to develop innovative distributed cryptographic platforms. We are the the creators of the Common Criteria EAL4+ certified TRIDENT HSM (hardware security module), that is uniquely certified against 2 different eIDAS protection profiles, namely for Crypto Module (CM: EN 419221-5) and for Signature Activation Module (SAM: EN 419241-2). Therefore, we can offer one of the very few solutions that are already compliant with the next update of the eIDAS regulation for remote signatures and the only one where both components, CM and SAM, come from one and the same vendor. We're also the first company to offer a physical HSM with multi-party cryptography (MPC) and post-quantum cryptography (PQC) capability that enables unique new use cases related to areas such as eHealth and Privacy, while at the same time offering an unparalleled high level of data protection. Our founders and experts have decades of professional expertise including in applied cryptography, product & service development, certification and project management.

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