Why I Built Stamplo

👋 Hi, I'm Liam

I'm a father of two, and I've spent nearly two decades designing secure, user-friendly digital systems for major UK banks and tech companies. I started Stamplo because I believe kids deserve a different kind of internet—one that isn't built around likes, streaks, or endless scrolling. Here, children connect by sending real letters, learning empathy, and building true friendships—at their own pace, and always with parental support.

This is personal

Stamplo isn't a startup chasing growth or investment. It's a personal project I built for my own kids — to give them a slower, kinder, safer space to form friendships around the world. A space without ads, without algorithms, and without the pressure to always be online.

What makes Stamplo different?

• Encrypted from end to end: Messages are private — even from me.
• Parent-controlled: Every letter and pen pal request is reviewed by both parents before it's delivered.
• Built to be slow: No dopamine loops, streaks, or likes — just thoughtful letters and collectible stamps.
• Child-first by design: Everything follows the ICO's child safety code (UK's gold standard for online child safety), and COPPA-aligned principles.

Where Stamplo is going

Stamplo is growing gently. I'm adding new kindness campaigns, stamps from around the world, and eventually classroom features for schools. But the core won't change: it's a safe, simple, intentional space where kids can be kids.

Thank you

If you're a parent, teacher, or just someone who wants something better for children — thank you for being here. I'll keep building Stamplo with care, security, and love.