Born in Winter 2025.
We didn't just build another app. We built the exit strategy for dating apps.
In December 2025, d8ning was registered with a simple, albeit ambitious goal: to restore dignity to digital dating. We looked around at the landscape and saw gamification everywhere. People were swiping for dopamine, not for connection.
We realized that the problem wasn't the technology; it was the intent. The existing giants profited from keeping you single. Their algorithms were designed to keep you swiping, not to get you deleted.
So, we decided to do the opposite. We built a platform that rewards depth. We removed the addictive mechanics. We introduced "Roses" and detailed profiles to slow the process down. Because love isn't efficient—it's intentional.
Mission
To get you off this app and onto a real date.
Community
A curated network of verified, high-intent individuals.
Values
Transparency, safety, and zero tolerance for ghosting.