Founding Member Access · Las Vegas & WeHo

Gay dating,
finally done right.

A new kind of gay dating app, built from scratch on one rule: your data belongs to you. The ⚣ mark signals a sovereign identity that cannot be rented, revoked, or monetized by centralized platforms.

Free forever on the Test Network — not a trial. Or lock in founder renewal at $1.99 annually while you keep renewing. Annual on-chain rent and gas top-up are included through each term.

Forever Free (on TestNet) Join the Founder's Circle — $1.99 annually

No credit card to start. Runs in your browser. Add to home screen — nothing on your App Store record.

🔒 $1.99 annual founder renewal while active. Keep renewing to keep your founder lock-in, plus VIP perks and early feature access.

The problems you already know.

Here's what we fixed.

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They charge you to exist.
Grindr: $39/month to see who viewed you. Scruff: paywalled features. Every app monetises your loneliness.
hotkane keeps the core experience open, with founder renewal at $1.99 annually while active. Annual on-chain rent and gas top-up are included for the full term.
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They expose your location.
Most apps show your exact GPS to anyone nearby. That's how stalkers find you. That's how you get outed.
hotkane never transmits your raw GPS. Your location is quantised to a ~500 m zone — enough for “nearby”, not enough to triangulate your front door.
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They sell your data.
Grindr sold LGBTQ+ user data to advertisers. Your sexual preferences became a product. Your identity became inventory.
hotkane stores zero message content and zero profile data on our servers. Everything lives encrypted on your device. We literally cannot sell what we don't have.

Three ways to connect.

Whatever you're after tonight — we've got a mode for that.

MODE 01
⚡ Right Now
The ephemeral grid. See who is in your local hex right now. When you close the tab, you vanish from the map.
MODE 02
💜 Date
The slow scroll. Share your full profile securely. Your photos live on your own storage — not ours.
MODE 03
📍 Social
The venue map. Check into partnered bars, see who is in the room with you, and claim digital drink tokens.
REAL PEOPLE

The Pink Border builds trust.

A quick on-device check helps confirm there's a real person behind the profile. No ID upload. No selfie storage on our servers. Just a clearer signal for safer, more confident conversations.

🙂
Unverified
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✓ Pink Border

In communities tired of fake accounts, the Pink Border helps people connect with more confidence.

TRY SOMETHING BETTER

Ready for a safer vibe?
Start free today.

If you want a calmer, more respectful dating experience, this is your chance to try one. No monthly fee to get started. No pressure.

"Private by default, built for real connection."

Create Free Account

Free on TestNet. No app-store download needed.

Bring Your Own Storage

Your photos stay where you choose. Connect Google Photos or iCloud if you want, and keep control over who sees your face and when.

FOR VENUES & AMBASSADORS

Grow the Network.
Keep the Margin.

Ambassadors pitch the Hex Sponsorship programme to bars, clubs, and LGBTQ+ spaces. Set your price; keep everything above the $50 base fee.

🤝 Become an Ambassador
Generate cryptographically signed QR codes with your own price. Venue owners scan to onboard directly — no middlemen.
✓ Set your own price (min $50 base)
✓ Keep 100% of the margin above base
✓ Signed QR codes prevent undercutting
✓ Earn per hex, per renewal
Apply to Ambassador Programme
🍸 Sponsor a Hex
Own or manage a venue? Claim your H3 hex and appear on the Social map. Reach queer users who are already nearby.
✓ Live presence on the Social map
✓ Digital drink token offers
✓ Hyper-local: only nearby users see you
✓ No demographic data sold — ever
Enquire About Venue Sponsorship

Choose Your Network

hotkane is a private web app. Open the link, add it to your home screen, and start when you're ready. You're currently in our release-candidate beta before MainNet launch.

FREE FOREVER
The Burner Grid (TestNet)
$0 / free forever
Not a trial — the full platform, free for as long as you want. TestNet is our beta environment before MainNet.
✓ Full Right Now, Date & Social access
✓ Pink Border identity checks
✓ Encrypted messaging & profiles
⚠ TestNet is periodically reset — your identity here may be wiped. Go MainNet for annual renewable identity coverage.
Forever Free (on TestNet)
FOUNDER RENEWAL
⚣ Founding Member (MainNet)
$1.99 / annual renewal
Annual renewal keeps your encrypted identity active on MainNet, including on-chain storage rent and a gas top-up budget through the full term.
✓ Annual on-chain storage rent included
✓ Founder lock-in at $1.99 annually while renewed
✓ Zero subscriptions, zero ads, ever
✓ Gas top-up budget guaranteed through term
🔒 Founder perks included: VIP and early access to new features and promotions.
Join the Founder's Circle — $1.99 annually →

Questions, answered.

No fine print. No gotchas.

Is anyone near me yet?
We are rolling out city by city. In some areas activity is already strong, and in others it is still growing. Joining early helps shape your local community and gives you a safer place to connect as it expands.
Do I need a crypto wallet?
No. You do not need to set up a wallet or learn crypto terms. You can use it like a normal app experience, and the technical parts stay in the background.
Will it always be $1.99?
Founders who lock in $1.99 keep that annual renewal price as long as they keep renewing. Pricing for new members may change later.
How do I install it?
Open the link and add it to your home screen if you want app-like access. There is no app-store install required.
Can you see my messages or location?
Your private chats are designed to stay private, and your exact GPS is not shared. We use an approximate nearby area so local discovery works without exposing your precise location.
What happens to my data if I leave?
You stay in control. Your private data is not treated like a marketing asset, and your free TestNet presence can be temporary if you decide to leave.
Is the free account just a trial?
No. Free means free on TestNet with full core features. MainNet is founder renewal at $1.99 annually while renewed, with annual on-chain rent and gas top-up coverage included.
Is this already live?
You are using our release-candidate beta before full MainNet promotion. It is usable today, and early members help us refine the final experience.