2026-01-06 06:24:22

Interesting discovery: Etherscan, one of the main blockchain explorers in the Ethereum ecosystem, surprisingly still has vacant ad spaces.

When I refreshed the page some time ago, I noticed certain ad slots were blank. Today, when I checked the same positions, they were occupied by gambling ads. This reflects two phenomena: first, the commercialization process of on-chain infrastructure is still ongoing; second, there are obvious content differences for users in different regions (possibly related to IP addresses).

This change may also imply that the monetization exploration of Ethereum ecosystem tools is still in progress.

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FomoAnxiety

· 01-08 14:15

Oh no, gambling ads are here. Etherscan is really starting to sell out. --- This is why I hate using foreign IPs—localization fails spectacularly. --- Filling up the empty spots, it looks like infrastructure also needs to make a living. --- Wait, is this implying that no one is advertising in the ETH ecosystem? --- IP addresses determine what ads you see, which feels pretty outrageous. --- Etherscan also needs to monetize, it’s inevitable, but it’s a bit uncomfortable. --- Talking about advancing commercialization is so tactful; honestly, it’s just because they lack funds. --- Gambling ads are here. How long until we see ICO scam ads?

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DefiSecurityGuard

· 01-08 07:09

betting ads filling etherscan slots... ngl that's a massive red flag for me. who's vetting these? anyone checking the exploit vectors here or just aping into ad revenue like it's some defi protocol

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MevWhisperer

· 01-06 06:53

Gambling ads are all over now, and Etherscan is also starting to monetize.

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DegenTherapist

· 01-06 06:47

Is gambling advertising directly filling the pit? This pace is a bit fast. --- If I had known there was still money to be made on Etherscan, I would have gone all in earlier. --- Different content due to IP differences? I need to check what I see here. --- Infrastructure also needs to make a living, I understand but it’s a bit uncomfortable. --- The vacant spots were filled so quickly, it shows advertisers have been waiting in line. --- No problem with monetization, just afraid that it’s all gambling and gray-area ads that will eventually cause a collapse. --- This is the reality of web3, even the most advanced tools can't escape commercialization. --- The regional differences are the most terrifying, truly a fragmented information landscape. --- Etherscan also lacks funds? Or just not earning enough?

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pumpamentalist

· 01-06 06:46

The rise of gambling ads is truly incredible; even Etherscan has to bow down. --- Is the empty ad space being filled so quickly? It seems Web3's commercialization is really starving like a ghost. --- No wonder what I see differs from what my friends see—IP addresses determine fate, huh? --- This is what you call reality; even infrastructure has to live for KPIs. --- From empty spots to gambling, the speed is terrifying. Who's pushing this behind the scenes? --- Monetization has reached its limit, huh? Even browsers are starting to harvest users like leeks. --- What sounds like commercialization is actually just lack of funds. --- Interesting, even Etherscan has joined the ranks of traffic brokers.

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bridgeOops

· 01-06 06:43

Gambling ads are all over now, and Etherscan is also starting to monetize.

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StablecoinGuardian

· 01-06 06:42

Getting filled with gambling ads after hitting an empty ad space, this pace is really quite fast. Etherscan also needs to make a living, but if it continues like this, it's really disappointing. Gambling ads invading territory, not sure whether to criticize the tool or the crypto ecosystem. Empty spots are filled instantly, indicating significant monetization pressure. Why does it feel like Etherscan is a bit anxious... not letting any ad space go. At this pace, monetizing utility products isn't that easy either. Regional differences are quite interesting; once an agent opens up, it's like entering another world.

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GateUser-9f682d4c

· 01-06 06:38

Laughing out loud, does Etherscan still rely on selling ad space to survive? Casino ads are here, the ecosystem is really starting to compete in monetization. Now it's even better, on-chain surfing still depends on casino ads. The IP differentiation part is interesting, it feels like regionalized leek-cutting.

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GateUser-44a00d6c

· 01-06 06:33

Hmm... Is this the legendary "filling the pit"? The gambling ads are really something else. --- Etherscan is still struggling over a few ad slots, the entire ecosystem is about to start cutting the leeks. --- Wait, what does this mean? Could it be that blockchain infrastructure is also starting to run out of money? --- Differentiated IP advertising... I'm curious what kind of content domestic IPs are seeing. --- Gambling ads entering Etherscan, this is definitely not a good sign. --- It's a bit outrageous, even Etherscan has to rely on such ads for monetization. --- So are the Ethereum ecosystem tools now so short of money... --- I was wondering why my browsing felt strange lately; turns out ad slots are being contested. --- This scene is becoming more and more commercialized, it feels like it's losing its flavor. --- Gambling ads entering Etherscan, when will it be our turn to receive targeted ads?

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