What typical apps get wrong
- Endless swiping feels like shopping, not connecting. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- Shallow first impressions and awkward “hey” openers. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Ghost matches and dead-end chats pile up. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
- Spammy mass-likes create noise and fatigue. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Decision overload from too many low-quality options. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Unequal pacing leaves busy people behind. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Repeating yourself across chats gets old, fast. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
- Expiring timers add anxiety and kill momentum. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
How Lantern fixes it
- No swipes — just one conversation that replaces the grind. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Conversation-first intros, not photo-first pressure. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- Every connection starts with real interaction, then grows. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
- The Lantern handles openers so you can simply talk. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Fewer, higher-quality introductions — curated, not flooded. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Built-in pacing that mirrors real life; space between replies. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15} :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
- Context carries forward; you don’t have to repeat yourself. :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
- Step away anytime; no expiring matches or panic timers. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
How the Lantern flow works
You chat with your Lantern in one space. As sparks appear, Lanterns link and quietly relay messages. When the connection is strong, the Lanterns step aside and you continue in a private room — just the two of you. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Try Lantern now
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