Product Hunt is great for discovery , but sometimes there are concerns about authenticity and trust when products are submitted by people not affiliated with them.
Would verifying domain ownership (e.g., via email or DNS) help ensure that only legitimate makers or teams can submit a product? Or would it add too much friction to the launch process?
I m building a startup and reaching the point where I need to better understand the early-stage funding landscape especially around pre-seed and first checks.
There s a lot of theory online, but I d love to hear your real stories and practical tips: