I'm 17, built a face-verified social network to fight fake accounts

In plain words

WhiteLotus is a social networking app that uses AI-powered face verification to ensure every account belongs to one real person, eliminating fake profiles and bots. The platform offers private one-on-one chats between friends, photo-based posting, and community features organized into four "Kingdoms." It includes a leveling system and TrustNotes where friends can vouch for each other. The app is designed for users seeking a genuine social experience without spam or impersonation.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

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In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi HN, I’m Arun, 17, from India. While my friends scroll Instagram and Snapchat, I’ve been obsessed with building something different. I don’t want a regular job — I want to push technology. So I built WhiteLotus — a social app where every account is face-verified. No bots, no fake profiles, no spam. Just real…

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