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AdEx Network

AdEx Network

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AdEx Network is a blockchain-based platform for transparent, privacy-focused ad exchange that enables advertisers and publishers to trade ad space directly.

Last updated Oct 22, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2017
HQ
Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
Connections
8

AI-drafted from public sources5 sources cited

At a glance

Employees
11-50
Funding
~$10M
Revenue
Under $5M
1integrations6competitors1partners
Blockchain AdvertisingAd ExchangeProgrammatic Platform

About

A niche decentralized ad exchange leveraging blockchain and privacy-preserving technology to offer an alternative to traditional programmatic advertising intermediaries

AdEx Network is a blockchain-based platform for transparent, privacy-focused ad exchange that enables advertisers and publishers to trade ad space directly. Its core protocol is designed as a decentralized advertising system that connects the demand and supply sides without unnecessary intermediaries, leveraging blockchain technology, smart contracts, and layer-2 scaling solutions to secure real-time transactions and automate campaign execution. Unlike traditional ad networks, AdEx does not collect user data and store it in the cloud; instead, the platform matches visitors with relevant ads based on preferences and content context, with anonymized preference data stored locally on the user's device. As of 2024, the platform offers advanced targeting, zero-knowledge privacy features, and AI-driven optimization, alongside an improved staking model. Source 1: gate.com — What is AdEx (ADX)? Blockchain-Based Ad Exchange ... Source 2: mediapost.com — AdEx Develops Way Of Targeting Ads Without Loading ...

Business model

Marketplace

Target market

SMB

What they offer

  • AdEx Protocol

    Decentralized ad exchange protocol built on blockchain with smart contracts for trustless, transparent ad campaign execution

  • AdEx Platform

    Web-based interface for advertisers and publishers to create, manage, and monitor ad campaigns without intermediaries

  • Zero-Knowledge Privacy Layer

    Privacy-preserving targeting mechanism that stores user preference data locally on the device rather than in centralized cloud servers

  • AI-Driven Optimization

    Machine learning-based campaign optimization tools introduced as part of the 2024 platform upgrade

  • ADX Staking

    Token staking model allowing ADX token holders to participate in network governance and earn rewards

Key features

Decentralized, peer-to-peer ad marketplaceBlockchain-secured real-time transactionsSmart contract-automated campaign executionOn-device user preference storage for privacyZero-knowledge privacy featuresAI-driven campaign optimizationLayer-2 scaling solutions for transaction efficiencyADX token staking and governance

Use cases

Direct programmatic ad buying between advertisers and publishersPrivacy-compliant digital advertising campaignsDisplay advertising without third-party data brokersPublisher monetization without traditional ad network feesCrypto and Web3 project advertising campaigns

Customer segments

Digital advertisers seeking fraud-resistant campaignsWeb publishers seeking direct monetizationCrypto and blockchain projectsPrivacy-conscious brandsPerformance marketers

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Ethereum blockchainSmart contracts (Solidity)Layer-2 scaling (Polygon/Ethereum L2)Zero-knowledge proofsJavaScript / React (frontend)IPFS (decentralized storage)

Security & compliance

GDPR

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2017 · Founded
Connection details
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