Daze: The AI-Powered Messaging App Captivating Gen Z Pre-Launch

The app, known for its creative and freeform messaging features, has amassed a significant waitlist ahead of its November 4 release.

Daze is a new messaging app designed for Gen Z, offering a creative interface with customizable fonts, colors, and graphics.
The app has gained viral attention on TikTok, with its most popular video reaching 8 million views and a waitlist of 156,000 people.
Daze is currently in beta testing with 1,400 invite-only users, primarily aged 13 to 22, showing a retention rate of over 50% for those who have sent messages.
Founder Willem Simons aims to compete with established platforms like iMessage and WhatsApp by integrating fun and creative features powered by AI.
The app has already raised $5.7 million in funding from notable investors, with plans for further AI integration in the future.