FREDERICK, Md.—Havven, a new adult social and commerce platform, today official opened beta sign-up, inviting founding creators and community members to join.
“Havven is built as a definitive digital sanctuary for the global kink, alternative and LGBTQ+ communities, which have been systematically failed by existing social media platforms,” a Havven spokesperson said.
“The launch of the beta marks a significant step toward solving a pervasive problem: a large, vibrant and economically active community is digitally homeless. They are forced to endure censorship on mainstream social platforms or navigate technologically obsolete and unsafe niche sites. Havven's mission is to be the single, modern and trusted ecosystem that finally puts its users first,” the spokesperson added.
"We founded Havven because our communities deserve a home where they don't have to choose between safety and authenticity," said Derek Hanjora, founder and CEO of Havven. "We’ve seen firsthand the harm caused by platforms that either censor our identities or neglect our safety. Our vision is to build a new standard, one where 'Safety by Design' isn’t just a slogan—it’s the foundation of everything we do."
Havven's platform is designed to seamlessly integrate a social network, events platform and creator-driven marketplace into one secure app. The core of its "Safety by Design" ethos is a commitment to a trusted environment, featuring:
The company is actively seeking founding creators, including artists, educators, performers and entrepreneurs, “who are passionate about building this new digital haven.”
The platform’s official launch date is scheduled for October 5.
The beta sign-up is now open at Havven.app.
