Online dating has become a popular way for users to connect with potential partners, even if it was scoffed at ten years ago.

Around 55% of 2SLGBTQ+ adults use dating apps according to Nimble AppGenie. To push up engagement with their users, gamification has hit dating apps, where people can connect whether it’s swiping left or right, having super likes or whatever gives daters their dopamine fix.

In their pursuit of love, users might amplify their good qualities to the extent that the profile doesn’t match reality. Popular memes highlight this too, where users exaggerate their height or photoshop their pictures. Understandably, as daters become cynical, dating apps look for solutions to solve this problem.

Ultimately, the solution may be found in authentication, where a system of checks makes sure dating profiles are true to life. This then requires a more effective way to ensure the credibility of profiles. Blockchain technology boasts enormous benefits that 2SLGBTQ+ dating app developers can leverage to provide a safe dating environment.

Making matchmaking transparent

With blockchain, developers can confirm a user's identity in the dating app while maintaining their right to privacy, allowing daters to safely share information that will remain anonymous. Plus, blockchain can help developers reward users for completing actions like adding more insights to their profiles. Through smart contracts, the criteria for matching users based on their preferences and compatibility scores can be defined without the need for third-party systems to get involved with handling user data.

By implementing reputation systems in the blockchain, developers can allow for an effective way of reviewing profiles in LGBTQ apps. Going even further, there could even be automated using smart contracts to record and update reputation scores based on set criteria.

To ensure the system protects user privacy while allowing for meaningful feedback, developers can leverage pseudonymous identifiers or zero-knowledge proofs. This could be the key to the balancing act of protecting users' personal information, while also providing a safe and secure platform to meet and talk to new people.

Blockchain's transparency is not only beneficial for 2SLGBTQ+ dating apps but has also appealed to various other industries looking to enhance the safety of their operations. For example, in supply chain management, blockchain reduces the risk of counterfeit goods by recording the journey of products from manufacturer to consumer.

Looking at the wider entertainment industry, some benefits can be seen in aiding creativity and also in operations. With iGaming for example, blockchain-based casinos leverage decentralized protocols to verify the integrity of games and improve transaction speeds. As more casinos adopt blockchain, affiliate companies have emerged with official websites where players can easily find such platforms to participate. For example, BonusFinder's official website allows players to explore some of the Canadian casinos that leverage Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. Other sectors, like financial institutions, leverage this technology to track multiple parties and manage bank guarantees in real time.

Providing safety for daters

This technology offers a decentralized approach to data management, where information is stored across a network of computers rather than on a central server. As well as protecting user data, it allows robust encryption methods to be implemented. Users' information, including their profile details and communication history, can be securely stored and accessed only with cryptographic keys. 

Once the information is recorded, the immutable nature of blockchain means that the data can't be altered or tampered with. Through blockchain-based authentication mechanisms, apps can strengthen their verification processes allowing daters to control who has access to their information, this technology allows them to maintain anonymity until they choose to reveal more about themselves.

Using blockchain technology, 2SLGBTQ+ dating apps can enhance their functionality and security for their users. By using decentralised protocols and cryptographic mechanisms, these apps can give daters greater control over their data. As online dating evolves, blockchain stands to revolutionize how LGBTQ+ individuals connect by offering safe and transparent environments to find love.

So what apps use this technology?

Several dating apps have started integrating blockchain technology to enhance user security and trust. Ponder, a platform that allows friends to play matchmaker, uses blockchain to secure user data and manage rewards. Luna, another dating app, utilizes blockchain to optimize user interactions and ensure the credibility of user endorsements. These apps demonstrate the practical application of blockchain in the dating scene, particularly aiming to address issues such as privacy, authenticity, and user engagement. By leveraging blockchain, these apps offer a more transparent and secure environment for users to connect and interact.

The development of blockchain-based dating apps is ongoing, with new projects and ideas continually emerging. Overall, the integration of blockchain technology into dating apps, particularly in the 2SLGBTQ+ community, aims to create a safer, more secure environment for online dating where users feel more confident in the authenticity of the profiles they interact with.