All internet users agree that ads are annoying and unavoidable. At any given time, users are exposed to over 5,000 ads daily. A staggering number, but the reality is that users still subconsciously block most of them out due to the lack of quality and relevance. A startup wants to change all that. Created by a team from Malta, is revolutionizing the way brands reach their intended audience with a revenue share model that benefits both advertisers and users alike. Comrade's mission is to pay users for the attention they give to advertising while protecting their privacy. Comrade : Vested Interest Disclosure The author is an independent contributor publishing via our . Be it through direct compensation, media partnerships, or networking, the author has a vested interest in the company/ies mentioned in this story. HackerNoon has reviewed the report for quality, but the claims herein belong to the author. #DYOR brand-as-author program Sami Baddar, Co-founder of Comrade, was inspired to create a platform that benefits not only advertisers but also users. Frustrated with the current advertising landscape, Sami exited his previous startup to fund Comrade's development, and after three years of personal financing, hard work, and a successful Product Hunt launch, Comrade is now acquiring its first audience of users. The motivation behind the product is evident. Since the internet's inception, the advertising industry has only benefited one side of the ecosystem. Google Ads, Facebook Ads, and many others are gigantic advertising platforms that generate an unimaginable amount of revenue from advertising and keep it all to themselves. Comrade's innovative approach changes that by allowing brands to pay users directly instead of paying advertising platforms only. It's the first advertising platform willing to share its wealth with its users. Like most advertising platforms, Comrade works on a cost-per-click basis, and that cost-per-click is shared directly with the users, regardless of the amount. But that's not all. Brands reach users with neat and timely product recommendations that are always relevant to the user's interest in real-time, making them very useful as well. So, what sets Comrade apart from other shopping browser extensions? Firstly, when users shop online, Comrade only shows them highly relevant offers for the products and services they want at the moment in time, as opposed to seeing irrelevant, annoying ads that don't provide any form of reward or value. Additionally, Comrade doesn't need to store user data because it delivers recommendations based on what users visit in real-time. Comparing this to traditional advertising platforms that target ads based on behavioral data, which is ultimately a collection of data gathered from the user's online activities, is a breath of fresh air and a first in the industry. By providing a highly relevant advertising experience, paying users in real cash for their attention, a strong focus on user privacy, and compatibility with all major browsers, Comrade empowers consumers to earn real money while discovering tailored offers from their favorite brands without giving up their data. This is unheard of in the advertising industry. These factors make Comrade a superior choice for online shoppers who want to receive tailored recommendations, earn cash payments, and maintain their privacy while browsing the internet. Comrade is a game-changer in the world of online shopping and advertising. And many users are taking notice. Because at the end of the day, the user's attention is valuable, and Comrade is the first product that puts a price tag on the user's attention. And with a 5-star rating on the , Comrade is on track to become a top browser extension for online shoppers. Chrome Web Store
