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How Advances in Technology and Science Could Impact the Dating and Matchmaking Industry

Posted on August 6, 2021

Dating appsFORBES – Aug 5 – The art and science of matchmaking is a billion-dollar industry. Yet, many pitfalls exist such as safety, security and ineffective matching methods. These issues aren't as prevalent with professional matchmakers, however, not every singleton can afford to pay $15K and $150K for a high-end matchmaking service. This exposes a huge opening in the industry for dating apps and professional matchmakers to merge. How realistic is this, and what kind of technology or science can help achieve this idealistic goal?

Blockchain Technology
Companies such as Hicky and Viola have both implemented blockchain to increase transparency by requiring users to validate their identity via face and voice recognition, which is then fully encrypted and stored into the blockchain.

Artificial Intelligence
AI can help gather in-app user behavior data for machine learning algorithms to curate more relevant matches based on its users' core values, beliefs and personality traits. Coffee Meets Bagel, Hinge, Tinder and Badoo all now use AI .

Augmented Reality
AR can be described as a visual or audio overlay of digital life on real life, distinct from the purely digital landscape of virtual reality (VR).

DNA Matchmaking
DNA Romance is a dating app that matches partners based on the information hidden in their DNA to forecast romantic chemistry. Dr. Tim Sexton built the app on the basis that partners with opposite immune system genes (MHC genes) have much higher romantic chemistry.

by Taylor Wade
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Blockchain-based Dating Apps

Posted on October 10, 2019

Violaai logoOZY – Oct 10 – A growing wave of blockchain-based apps are using the distributed ledger to offer services that commit to transparency and safety. Ponder launched in 2017, and has now 70K users. Its blockchain-based service doesn't just connect people for dates; it also allows others to play matchmaker – and earn from it in cryptocurrency. Singapore-headquartered Viola.AI uses blockchain to build a global relationship registry that is transparent, open and accessible to all. The technology creates smart contracts and digital wallets for users that allow Viola.AI to verify their identity. Its AI engine tracks down common interests and backgrounds to find sharper matches than would be possible with standard dating app algorithms. DateCoin, which had its ICO in May 2018, combines neural networks and AI algorithms with blockchain to promise a more secure and transparent dating experience.

by Maroosha Muzaffar
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Asian Internet Dating and Matchmaking Conferences

Posted on April 18, 2019

Marked calendarOPW – Apr 18 – Want to get your head around Asia? There's a couple conferences we'd like to put on your radar. But best book soon, as they're coming up fast. They're in Singapore at the amazing Marina Sands Hotel. I'm speaking at both of them.

The 1st is the GDI Singapore Dating Conference on May 13-14th, and is 250 GBP. Leaders from Paktor, Pairs, The Meet Group, Matrimony and Spark Networks will be speaking.

The 2nd is the Global Love Conference on May 15-16th, is $295, and will be more matchmaking focused. Leaders from Viola.ai / Lunch Actually, 2 Red Beans, Paktor, and the Matchmaking Institute will be speaking. (Here's a feel good $50 discount code 50OFFSG)

I hope to see you there. – Mark Brooks

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AI to Change the Way We Find Romance

Posted on December 18, 2018

Violaai logoTHE PEAK MAGAZINE – Dec 18 – In a partnership with Singapore Management University and AI Singapore, Lunch Actually is developing an AI chatbot called Viola. The aim is for it to possess the ability to send reminders of important occasions such as birthdays, suggest restaurant and activities, in the future, even dispense relationship advice. The chatbot will be fed with ~ 1.1B data points from Lunch Actually's database of feedback that it has collected over the years. The system will continue learning based on user interactions. Lunch Actually is one of the largest matchmaking companies in Southeast Asia, with ~1.4M users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Hong Kong and Indonesia. When the company was launched in 2004, it was very much a brick-and-mortar business, with applicants meeting a consultant before an arranged date. Later the dating app Lunchclick was born.

by Karen Tee
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Viola.AI To Gather Single Women Database

Posted on June 5, 2018

Violaai logoBITCOIN.COM – June 5 – With its Identity and Relationship Verification known as REL-Registry, Viola.AI is set to create the world's largest single women database on the blockchain for a transparent and safe platform for ladies to meet their potential partners. Viola.AI REL-Registry, which is built on blockchain, verifies each user's identity through visual recognition, social media check and ascertains their relationship status. No more faceless characters, bots, or fake profiles.

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Blockchain Technology And The Dating Industry

Posted on March 15, 2018

Blockchain_dating_picNASDAQ – Mar 14 – Now, with the blockchain technology, the dating game has changed. The growth could accelerate because the technology is offering to eliminate the key challenges such as identity verification. Blockchain technology provides a foolproof mechanism for verifying every user's account. Another challenge is personal data safety. Dating sites have always been a top target for hackers. With blockchain technology, online dating firms and users have a guarantee of top-level personal data safety. Hicky, for example, is an Ethereum-based platform that allows user verification through face scanning and voice identification while ensuring data safety by storing it in an immutable public ledger. Viola.AI, another dating platform driven by artificial intelligence, machine learning and blockchain technology, aims to increase transparency in online dating through a "real ID" verification system. The system applies face recognition technology to identify the authenticity of photos used in online dating accounts. Once the information is confirmed, it is stored in a decentralized public ledger where it cannot be stolen by hackers.

by Reuben Jackson
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Blockchain Dating Platform Viola.AI Set For ICO

Posted on March 12, 2018

Viola tokenBLOCKCHAIN NEWS – Mar 12 – The Singapore-based decentralized dating platform, Viola.AI will commence a public sale of its /VIOLA tokens on 14 March, having concluded a presale which allocated all 7.5M tokens five days early. The platform has also teamed up with retail network MegaX to build an artificial intelligence-driven shopping service aimed at millennials. Holders of /VIOLA tokens will now be able to make transactions in the MegaX retail network.

by David Bentley
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Dating App Viola.AI Partners With 7 New Lifestyle Merchants In Asia

Posted on March 7, 2018

Violaai logoBITCOIN – Mar 7 – Viola.AI, the blockchain and A.I-driven marketplace for dating, courtship and marriage, announces 7 new exciting partnerships with FarEastFlora.com, Love Florist, Roses Only, MemeFlorist.com, Heatwave Shoes, Creative Eateries and CSK Aesthetics to offer goods and services ranging from flowers, gifts, fashion, F&B and beauty in the Asia region which will be available on Viola.AI marketplace. Viola.AI is currently gearing towards their Public Sale on 14 March 2018. Whitelist is now open at www.viola.ai.

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AI And The Blockchain In Online Dating

Posted on February 14, 2018

Violaai logoFORBES – Feb 14 – One of Asia's oldest dating services – "Lunch Actually" – is jumping on the ICO (initial coin offering) bandwagon. The project, named Viola.AI, not only boasts real ID verification on the blockchain using smart contracts and digital wallets to weed out fake profiles, the dating service is decentralizing love advisory-leveraging machine learning. Similar to cloud-based, voice-controlled Alexa, Viola aims to act as an intelligent personal relationship assistant with the goal of sustaining couples from courtship to marriage. The cryptographic token issued from the ICO will serve as a community currency in the Viola marketplace.

by Pamela Ambler
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What Is Viola.AI?

Posted on January 23, 2018

Violaai screenshotCHIPIN – Jan 22 – Viola.AI is dating and relationship service that is powered by AI tools and a cross-platform cryptocurrency. Viola.AI creates a much more secure, interactive place to meet, talk, but also begin to participate in the non-cyber world. For example, a matched couple will be able to use cryptocurrency to pay for gifts or the wedding dress. But also couples counseling and other expert advice. Users sign up to the platform. Their identity is verified through facial identification, including via their social media profile. They can then use the system cryptocurrency to pay for membership services and other community-linked goods and opportunities. The entire ecosystem of dating, in other words, is found on one platform.

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