1STBOND is an identity-verified meetup platform requiring government ID verification and live face scans before every in-person session to prevent catfishing and impersonation. It pairs trust ratings with verified profiles and messaging, offering a free tier with one meetup and a $4.99 monthly premium subscription. The platform serves adults 18 and over seeking safer real-world social interactions.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Online meetup platforms rely on self-reported profiles and one-time verification, leaving users vulnerable to catfishing, impersonation, and dangerous in-person encounters. Existing services offer no reliable way to confirm that the person showing up is the same verified individual from the profile, undermining trust in real-world social interactions.
Solution
1STBOND is a meetup platform built entirely around continuous identity verification. Every member must verify with a government-issued ID before accessing the platform, and every single meetup opens with a live face scan to confirm the person arriving is the verified account holder. This pre-meetup biometric check happens before each session—not just at signup—ensuring ongoing authenticity. The platform complements this security layer with a trust-rating system that lets participants rate every meetup, building a verifiable reputation over time. Users get verified profiles and secure messaging to arrange sessions, with the full verification stack applying to all interactions.
Target Audience
Primary users are adults aged 18 and over who want verified, safer in-person social meetups, particularly safety-conscious individuals in urban areas seeking trustworthy real-world connections.
Features
- Mandatory government-issued ID verification for every user before platform access, with no exceptions
- Live face scan performed before every meetup, confirming the attendee matches the verified account holder each time
- Trust rating system enabling users to rate every meetup and build a trackable reputation over time
- Verified profile and messaging system restricted to identity-confirmed members
- No advertising and a strict no-data-selling policy, with eligibility limited to adults aged 18 and over
- Verification technology powered by Didit's identity infrastructure