I Kept Quitting Habit Apps — So I Built One That Punishes Me If I Do.

Most habit apps failed me. Not because they were bad… but because I was inconsistent. I’d start strong, track everything perfectly for a few days, then miss one day — and that was enough to spiral into quitting entirely. No real consequences. No accountability. Just another broken streak. So I decided to experiment with a different idea: What if failing had a cost? 💡 The Core Idea Instead of just tracking habits, I built something that adds commitment. The app is called Covenant. Here’s how it works: You stake credits before starting a habit You complete your task (gym, coding, reading, etc.) You submit proof (AI-verified photo or synced health/app data) If you succeed → you get your credits back If you fail → they’re burned No second chances. No “I’ll make it up tomorrow”. 🧠 Why This Approach? Most habit systems rely on motivation. But motivation is unreliable. I wanted to explore three things instead: Skin in the Game When there’s something at risk, your behavior changes. Even a smal