NoPayNoDate

About

NoPayNoDate is a dating platform designed to eliminate ghosting and low-effort introductions. To initiate a chat, men are required to pay a deposit, ranging from $20 to $200, as determined by the woman. This ensures men are serious before messaging, and women receive payment if they choose to decline the request. The platform retains a 10% commission on transactions. For increased visibility in search results, a premium subscription is available at $19.99 per month. The platform was independently developed in a short timeframe using Next.js, Stripe Connect for secure escrow, Pusher for real-time chat functionality, and deployed on Vercel. Feedback on the concept and user experience is welcome.