"Discord's Controversial Move: Introducing Ads to Boost Revenue and Change User Experience"
Discord, known for its ad-free model, is introducing Sponsored Quests, allowing video game makers to advertise to users by offering in-game rewards for getting friends to watch a stream. The ads can be disabled, but their introduction marks a significant shift in Discord's business model. While the company aims to make ads less intrusive, it faces the challenge of maintaining user experience and privacy as it ventures into ad sales, a departure from its previous stance against advertising.
