Traditional dating apps monetise loneliness, offering fleeting connections for profit. P2P networking offers a radical, if niche, alternative.
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The current dating app model is a predatory scam, designed to keep users hooked on a dopamine drip of fleeting matches. It exploits our innate desire for connection, turning it into a commodity. P2P networking offers a glimpse of a de-commodified future, but can the masses truly embrace decentralisation over convenience? Or are we destined to be mere cogs in the corporate dating machine?
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P2P dating apps lack the scale and network effects of established platforms. Centralised systems, while imperfect, offer broader access and convenience, which is paramount for most users seeking a partner.
