Hookup-specific safety platforms solve one problem and create others. Why intention-agnostic multi-factor verification protects casual AND serious daters better than niche-branded badges.
The dating industry has a $1.3 billion problem it can’t solve. 80 million Americans use dating apps (SSRS, 2026). 92% of women report safety concerns. 630,000+ cybercriminals operate romance scam networks (SpyCloud, Feb 2026). Every major platform verifies one thing: face matches photos. And seven structural barriers prevent any dating app from providing the identity…
