Category
Blockchain Advertising
Blockchain advertising platforms use distributed ledger technology and smart contracts to create transparent, decentralized marketplaces for buying and selling digital ads. Advertisers, publishers, and platforms use these solutions to reduce fraud, lower intermediary costs, and gain direct visibility into campaign performance and pricing. The category addresses endemic industry problems including bot traffic, opaque pricing structures, and settlement delays by replacing centralized brokers with automated verification systems and direct peer connections. Some platforms also integrate cryptocurrency rewards to incentivize user participation in ad viewing or network validation.
Companies
35
Tier distribution
35 Blockchain Advertising companies tracked by ATDb — 5 leaders, 0 recent deals.
AdEx Network
AdTech / Decentralized Advertising
AdEx Network is a blockchain-based platform for transparent, privacy-focused ad exchange that enables advertisers and publishers to trade ad space directly.
AdsDax
Programmatic Advertising / Blockchain AdTech
AdsDax is a Web3 advertising technology platform that uses distributed ledger technology to create a more transparent and interconnected relationship between brands and consumers.
Alkimi
AdTech / Programmatic Advertising
Alkimi is an agentic advertising marketplace where AI agents representing buyers and sellers can meet to negotiate and transact media directly, with every deal recorded in real time in a form both parties can independently verify.
Brave Ads
Privacy-First Digital Advertising
Brave Ads is a privacy-first digital advertising platform built into the Brave Browser that offers a distinct set of features and challenges compared to traditional advertising platforms.
Verasity
Ad Fraud Prevention / Video AdTech
Verasity is a blockchain-based technology company that has developed an innovative system known as Proof of View (PoV) to address pervasive problems in the digital advertising industry, primarily by ensuring the legitimacy and accuracy of view counts in digital content.
Brave Browser
Privacy-Focused Browser and Alternative Advertising Platform
Genies
Digital Identity/Avatar Technology
Genies is a digital avatar technology company creating personalized 3D avatars and virtual goods for consumers and brands, operating in the metaverse and digital identity space.
MetaX
AcquiredBlockchain-based Ad Verification
MetaX was a blockchain-based advertising technology company that developed solutions for digital media transparency and fraud prevention before being acquired by Tremor International in 2019.
Alkimi Exchange
Programmatic Advertising Exchange
Basic Attention Token
Blockchain-Based Digital Advertising
A blockchain-based digital advertising platform that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for viewing privacy-respecting ads through the Brave browser.
Polymath
Blockchain Infrastructure / Financial Technology / Security Tokens / Digital Securities
Polymath is a pioneering blockchain infrastructure platform specializing in the creation, issuance, and management of security tokens that enable the tokenization of real-world assets in a regulatory-compliant manner. The platform serves as a critical bridge between traditional financial markets and blockchain technology, providing comprehensive end-to-end solutions for companies seeking to digitize ownership stakes in various asset classes including real estate, private equity, venture capit...
Sia
Decentralized Cloud Storage / Blockchain Infrastructure
Sia is a decentralized cloud storage platform that leverages blockchain technology to revolutionize data storage solutions. By distributing encrypted data across a global network of independent hosts, Sia eliminates single points of failure while providing enhanced security, privacy, and cost efficiency compared to centralized cloud storage providers. The platform utilizes smart contracts to create a trustless marketplace where storage providers compete on price and reliability, resulting in ...
AdRealm
AdTech / Blockchain Technology / Digital Advertising
AdRealm is an innovative blockchain-based digital advertising platform that fundamentally transforms the programmatic advertising ecosystem through distributed ledger technology and smart contracts. The platform creates a decentralized marketplace that directly connects advertisers with publishers, eliminating traditional intermediaries while providing immutable, real-time verification of ad impressions, clicks, and conversions. This architecture ensures transparent, tamper-proof transaction ...
DLive
Blockchain Technology, Live Streaming, Content Creator Platforms, Cryptocurrency Applications
DLive is a decentralized live streaming platform that leverages blockchain technology to create a transparent, censorship-resistant ecosystem for content creators and viewers. Founded as a disruptive alternative to traditional centralized streaming platforms like Twitch and YouTube Live, DLive initially built its infrastructure on the Lino blockchain before strategically migrating to the TRON network in 2019. The platform's core value proposition centers on eliminating traditional platform fe...
HOQU
Affiliate Marketing / Blockchain
HOQU was a blockchain-based affiliate marketing platform that aimed to create a decentralized performance marketing ecosystem using smart contracts.
Presearch
Search Advertising/Decentralized Search
A decentralized search engine that rewards users with cryptocurrency tokens for their searches and participation in the platform.
Qchain
Blockchain-based AdTech
Theta Network
Video Infrastructure / Blockchain CDN
Theta Network is a blockchain-powered decentralized video delivery platform that fundamentally reimagines content streaming infrastructure through peer-to-peer technology. By harnessing the unused bandwidth and computing resources of users' devices worldwide, Theta creates a distributed content delivery network (CDN) that significantly reduces operational costs for content providers while simultaneously rewarding network participants with cryptocurrency tokens. The platform addresses critical...
Animoca Brands
Blockchain Gaming/Web3
A Hong Kong-based Web3 company focused on blockchain gaming, NFTs, and the metaverse, investing in and developing digital property rights for gaming and entertainment.
Chainlink
Chainlink is a decentralized oracle network that provides secure and reliable real-world data to smart contracts on any blockchain. It enables smart contracts to securely interact with off-chain data feeds, web APIs, and traditional bank payments, expanding their capabilities beyond the blockchain.
Civic
Identity Verification / Blockchain Infrastructure
Civic Technologies is a leading provider of decentralized identity verification solutions, leveraging blockchain technology to empower users with control over their personal data. Their platform enables businesses to securely verify identities, streamline onboarding processes, and reduce fraud while enhancing user privacy.
Dapper Labs
Dapper Labs is a blockchain technology company that develops NFT-based games and applications, aiming to bring the benefits of decentralization to mainstream consumers. They are the creators of popular projects like CryptoKitties, NBA Top Shot, and NFL All Day, all built on their proprietary Flow blockchain.
Enjin
Blockchain/NFT Infrastructure (Not AdTech)
Enjin is a blockchain technology company specializing in NFT and digital asset infrastructure for gaming and metaverse applications.
Filecoin
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network designed to store humanity's most important information. It operates as a peer-to-peer network allowing anyone to rent out their unused storage space, creating a global, verifiable marketplace for data storage built on blockchain technology.
Gala Games
Gala Games is a blockchain gaming platform that enables players to own their in-game assets through NFTs and play-to-earn mechanics.
Hedera Hashgraph
Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Technology
Hedera Hashgraph is an enterprise-grade public distributed ledger technology platform that provides a fundamentally different approach to blockchain consensus mechanisms. Unlike traditional blockchain architectures, Hedera utilizes the patented Hashgraph consensus algorithm, which enables high-throughput transaction processing with low latency, fair transaction ordering, and enhanced security guarantees. The platform is designed to support a wide range of decentralized applications, including...
Immutable
Blockchain/Web3 Gaming Infrastructure
Immutable is a blockchain technology company focused on NFT infrastructure and web3 gaming.