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Aditya Mathur
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"Swipe Left on Looks: Meet Meld - The Dating App that Cares about Your Personality"

Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Today's post is going to be a little different, but still packed with all the geeky goodness you love. As a developer, I'm always tinkering with new technologies, and recently, I found myself diving into the world of React Native. But my inspiration for my latest project didn't come from a coding tutorial or a technical challenge. Nope, it came from my own experiences with dating apps. And let's be real, who hasn't had some hilarious or cringe-worthy moments while using them?

Let's face it, on most dating apps, the first thing you notice about a potential match is their appearance. And while physical attraction is important, it can also lead to some major problems. For example, women can get bombarded with matches, making it nearly impossible to find someone they truly connect with. And men? Well, they often struggle to get any matches at all. (Ouch, that hurts!)

So, I set out to solve these issues with my new app, Meld. Our main goal is to remove the bias of looks from the equation. How are we doing that, you ask? By removing profile pictures from the app! (Yes, we are a bit crazy, but hear us out.)

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Now, I know what you're thinking - how will people know what each other look like? Well, we're not completely insane. We're still allowing users to upload pictures to their profiles, but these pictures won't be visible until after two users have exchanged at least 15 messages. By doing this, we're hoping to encourage more meaningful connections based on personality and shared interests.

But wait, there's more! In addition to our picture-less profile feature, we've also added a limit to the number of chats a user can have at once. Why, you ask? Because let's face it, juggling ten conversations at once can be overwhelming and stressful. So, we decided to limit our users to four chats at a time, encouraging them to focus on quality conversations instead of quantity.

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So, if you're tired of swiping through endless profiles only to be disappointed by a lack of chemistry, give Meld a try! And once you've had a chance to use the app, don't forget to share your feedback with us. We're always looking for ways to improve the user experience.

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You can download Meld from the Google Play Store and follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date with the latest news and updates. Please note that Meld is currently only available in India, but we're working hard to expand to new markets soon.

Thanks for your support, and we can't wait to hear what you think of Meld - the app that's all about quality connections, not just superficial swipes.

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