Metya: web3 dating on TON

Everyone knows swiping in dating apps, but what if you also earn tokens for being active? Metya is a mini game on the TON blockchain that mixes dating with rewards. It all opens inside Telegram, with no separate app to install. 💘

The project calls itself a web3 dating platform. Below is how it works and what to check before you invest time or money.

Swipe left, swipe right, reward on top

The mechanic is familiar: browse profiles, mark the ones you like, and chat with people who like you back. It is classic swipe-and-talk dating.

The difference is that actions in the app are tied to in-app tokens. The description promises rewards for swiping, chatting and taking part. It gives no size or real value for those rewards, so treat them as a small bonus rather than income.

Matching by preferences

The developers say matchmaking relies on artificial intelligence and takes your preferences into account. How well that works depends on how carefully you fill in your profile.

• Photos. Use recent shots of yourself, which cuts down on awkward first meetings.
• About you. A couple of honest sentences beat a long template.
• Interests. Specific hobbies give people a reason to start talking.

First steps

1. Open the bot and press /start.
2. Launch the mini app and fill in your profile.
3. Look around first without connecting a wallet.
4. Connect a wallet only when you understand why it is needed.

Where people get burned

Any app that mixes dating with tokens attracts scammers. Real people share space with bots and fake profiles, especially when activity is paid.

• Requests for money. A new match asking for a transfer or a stake in a "proven project" is most likely a scammer.
• Moving to another chat. Be careful if someone pushes you to talk on another platform almost at once.
• Links. Do not open unknown links or sign transactions blindly.
• Personal data. Never send an address, documents or passport photos.

Tokens without illusions

A reward in a game token is not money. Its price may be zero, and withdrawing depends on the project's rules and on whether trading exists.

Do not count on earning, and do not spend sums you hate to lose on in-app purchases. Play for the dates and treat tokens as a side effect.

Staying safe on dates

If it comes to meeting, pick a busy place, tell someone close where you are going, and travel on your own. A video call beforehand helps confirm that the person matches the photos.

The bot's audience counts in the hundreds of thousands, which does not mean every profile is real. Common sense beats any statistic.