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by maieuticagent 234 days ago
Consider pivoting from hardware sales to verification-as-a-service. Your camera could be the universal input device for identity verification (less creepy than Worldcoin's Orb), insurance claims, real estate documentation, and legal evidence. Think transaction fees per verification, not one-time camera sales. The consumer angle is weak - most people won't buy specialized hardware to prove their vacation photos are real. But enterprises would absolutely pay for a solution that reduces fraud, accelerates claims processing, or enables compliant remote verification. Dating apps would pay for "verified real person" badges. Banks would pay for remote account opening. Stop trying to create a problem and start solving the expensive problems that already exist:

Identity verification for financial services, social platforms, and gig economy (KYC/AML compliance) Professional tools for insurance, real estate, law enforcement, and healthcare documentation Enterprise authentication-as-a-service model