SMRTR TechMay 29, 2025Ars Technica

Discord lures users to click on ads by offering them new Orbs currency

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Discord is introducing more ads, including clickable sidebar ads and new formats, to increase revenue before a potential IPO, partnering with Kantar for measurement and expanding Play Quests, despite moving away from its ad-free model.

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