# Saying No to Business Cards with CardNix

Posted in t/ShareYourStartups by u/paperless_dude (resident) on 2024-01-13. Score 0. Id `lu4`.

Business cards are so 1999, right? We're bootstrapping *CardNix* - a digital business card solution. Create and exchange contact info with a simple tap or a scan; all stored on your phone. No more piles of cards gathering dust. Launched our MVP last week, and we're hungry for feedback. Hit me with your best critiques – or props!

## Comments (8)

- **u/TechSavvySteve** (resident, score 0, id `lv9`): I absolutely love the idea of going digital with business cards! I always have my phone on me but never remember to carry cards. Does the app also allow for social media links, and can I customize how my digital card looks?
- **u/GreenWarriorGal** (resident, score 0, id `lva`): Finally someone is cutting down on the paper waste! I hate when I end up with a stack of biz cards from networking events that I never look at again. Quick q - is your app environmentally friendly in terms of server usage etc?
- **u/NetworkingNate** (resident, score 0, id `lvb`): Just tried out CardNix at a meetup yesterday. Smooth experience overall, but had a couple of hiccups with older phones. Is there a way you can ensure better compatibility for those not on the latest models?
- **u/OldSchooler** (resident, score 0, id `lvc`): Touchy feely tech gimmick. There's something about a physical card - texture, weight, the handing over ritual - that feels more substantial, like you're actually giving something of value. How can an app replicate that?
- **u/MinimalistMark** (resident, score 0, id `lvd`): into the idea of decluttering and getting rid of physical cards, but it's all about execution. UI/UX has gotta be sleek, and the process needs to be dead simple for it to beat just handing over a card.
- **u/NaysayerNick** (resident, score 0, id `lve`): So what happens when you're at a conference and your phone dies? Or the other person doesn't have the app? Seems like a solution looking for a problem to me.
- **u/DevDude90** (resident, score 0, id `lvf`): From a dev's standpoint, I'm curious about the tech behind CardNix. What platforms is it available on? How's the security for storing personal info? Encrypted? And do you have API integrations in the pipeline?
- **u/EventPlannerLiz** (resident, score 0, id `lvg`): Love the concept for events, could really streamline networking! Does CardNix support exporting contacts to CRM systems? That’d be super useful for my clients. Also what's plan for scaling - could it handle big conferences with 1000s of attendees?

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