Monetization Policy
ApeScape is a Web3 gaming and collector hub. Ads and sponsors should promote tools, safety, gaming, and creator resources — not gambling, hype trading, or fake investment promises.
Last updated: May 30, 2026
Our approach
We prioritize direct sponsors and vetted affiliate tools before programmatic ads. Early on we sell niche relevance — reach ApeChain NFT collectors, Web3 gamers, dungeon-crawler fans, and the ApeScape community — not raw traffic volume.
- Direct sponsors first
- Wallet and security affiliates
- AdSense after more content is published
- Crypto ad networks later
- Google Ads only for clean game / community promotion
Category Controls
If we enable Google AdSense, these are the general categories we allow and block in brand safety settings. Category blocking is not guaranteed to catch every related ad.
Categories we allow
- Technology
- Games
- Computers & electronics
- Business software
- Apparel
- Collectibles
- Entertainment
- Web services
- Real estate / local business ads (when relevant)
- Education / tutorial ads
Categories we block
- Gambling and betting
- Adult / dating
- Get-rich-quick crypto offers
- High-risk financial trading
- Political ads
- Miracle health claims
- Weight-loss scams
- Sketchy download buttons
- Fake wallet / security popups
- Anything styled like a wallet connect button
We especially avoid gambling. Google requires approved countries, responsible gambling info, and no targeting minors — too much baggage for a Web3 game site.
Where Ads & Sponsors Appear
We keep sponsor and affiliate units clearly labeled and separate from official collection links.
- Footer: compact sponsor strip, crypto tip chips, official links, and disclosure links.
- Collections pages: collector safety notice and wallet/security tool links near OpenSea CTAs — never disguised as collection cards.
- Dev updates: labeled sponsor line at the top when a post is sponsored.
- Homepage: optional featured sponsor card — separate from NFT collection tiles.
- Blog posts: share widget only; no programmatic ads mixed into article bodies without disclosure.
Sponsor Packages
Simple packages for Web3 tools, marketplaces, safety products, and creator platforms.
| Package | What they get | Price idea |
|---|---|---|
| Footer Sponsor | Logo + link in site footer | $25–$75/mo |
| Dev Log Sponsor | Labeled mention at top of a dev update | $25–$100/post |
| Collection Spotlight | Featured card on the collections page | $50–$250/mo |
| Homepage Sponsor | Featured sponsor card on the homepage | $100–$300/mo |
| Founding Sponsor | Homepage + footer + blog + Telegram mention | $250–$500/mo |
Telegram & footer standards
- Official links only in pinned Telegram messages and the site footer.
- Sponsor and affiliate relationships are disclosed on this page and on the Affiliate Disclosure page.
- Wallet safety and OpenSea collection links stay clearly separated from paid placements.