Forbes China Talks With Ponder’s CEO
Forbes’ Kenny Au interviews Ponder CEO Manshu Agarwal about Valentine’s Day, dating apps and the blockchain (translated)
Q: There are problems with these platforms, so why are people still using these platforms?
A: Because they are looking for love and companionship. However, many users are frustrated by the inability to find a partner on the platform due to weaknesses in the system algorithms and other issues. Although these algorithms may not be the solution, personal pairing can be.
Q: What is an ideal online dating platform like?
A: It will have a large exposure, while providing transparent, reliable matchmaking services. So that members can truly trust the system after seeing the real user's real comments. Such a platform can successfully eliminate the user's security concerns. If users also get the chance to act as a matchmaker and get a match for success, the online dating platform can become a more enjoyable place for users.
Blockchain technology offers the best opportunity for this. The security that can be guaranteed on the blockchain is much higher than that provided by normal online dating software. Due to the complex technology of the blockchain itself, transparency and efficiency will also become a reality. And, on the blockchain, it's easier to build and maintain rewards so it's easier to build a user based matching platform. User experience will also improve as users feel safer to share information, they are able to be matched to people they love to talk to, and developing a real love relationship is more likely to happen.
