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Why we built a 2-Tier Residual Engine directly into the communication stack

When engineering global telecom systems for over 30 years, you realize that a network's value is entirely determined by its user base. Most SaaS companies take that network effect for granted spending millions on intrusive tracking ads instead of rewarding the builders and professionals who actually drive the adoption.

For our June 23rd launch, we decided to break that model wide open.

We have engineered an automated, 2-level deep residual distribution model directly into the Pigeon Link framework. When you send a link to a new user, the attribution and economics are handled automatically at the protocol level:

  • 23% Primary Residual on every permanent Vanity ID or Enterprise deployment you introduce.

  • 7% Secondary Residual on the volume generated by sub-partners in your circle.

  • Residual for Life. As long as the channels communicate, the automated payouts continue flowing.

<p>1,000+ products launched in a single day on Product Hunt.</p>

1,000+ products launched in a single day on Product Hunt.

Just a few months ago, the high watermark was around 600.

That's not just a growth statistic it's a glimpse into what AI is doing for founders.

The distance between an idea and a working product has never been shorter. AI is helping individuals and small teams achieve in days what previously took months of development, design, content creation, and testing.

Pigeon Link - AI powered, global communication app - zero data retention

A free, privacy-first communications suite that runs in your browser on any device. Make crystal-clear calls, video chat, message friends (WhatsApp style), and join live rooms — with no phone number, downloads, tracking, or account required. Just open a link and start talking safely. Engineered by telecoms veterans with 30+ years of experience, and built for people who want true privacy without the technical hassle.

Data Protection

"The best way to protect your data is to collect as little of it as possible, encrypt what remains, and make sure nobody else can read it."
What started as an anonymous solution has developed into a core protection first communications solution. Rather than relying on phone numbers, address books, or social profiles, Pigeon Link uses modern cryptographic technologies and privacy-first architecture to protect users at every stage of communication.
You can read more here:
https://gamma.app/docs/How-Pigeo...
If anyone has experience in this field we would love your feedback - what are we missing, what are the traps and pitfalls...

We built a zero-trace communication tool by accident. Now we’re launching it next week.

Hey Product Hunt!

Next Friday, we are officially launching Pigeon Link. Let s clear something up right away: this is NOT just another communication app.
Unlike traditional messengers that force you into a closed app ecosystem, track your metadata, and demand your phone number which has basically become a universal tracking cookie Pigeon Link is a browser-native framework where conversations start instantly, between anyone, anywhere, without barriers.
You click once, get an ephemeral 3-word ID, and you are communicating. No names, no emails, no phone numbers, and absolutely no signups.

Honestly? We didn't actually set out to build a commercial product. The whole thing started as a happy accident.

A close friend needed a completely private, zero-trace way to connect without jumping through the usual corporate tracker traps. So, we rolled up our sleeves and built a custom tool to solve that exact problem.