Dots Network – Location sharing without revealing exact coordinates

Summary: Dots Network enables users to share approximate locations with friends by indicating presence in specific places or major US cities, avoiding continuous exact coordinate sharing. It supports creating custom places for location sharing and notifies when friends are nearby within one mile globally.

What it does

Dots allows users to share their presence in defined places or among the 50 largest US cities, and set proximity alerts when friends are within one mile anywhere worldwide.

Who it's for

It is designed for users who want to share general location information with friends without revealing precise coordinates.

Why it matters

It solves the problem of balancing privacy and awareness by providing location sharing that is less intrusive than exact tracking but more informative than no sharing.