While many users have already installed ad-blockers on their browsers, nowthose using Chrome will have ads blocked automatically.

Ask for donations

Most torrent websites already solicit donations.However, this is not a sustainable earning model.

While some revenue is collected, its not enough to pay for hosting and hardware costs.

How Google Chrome AdBlocker Will Affect Torrents

Reject ad-blockers

Many sites dont display their content when they detect anad-blockeron a visitors net web surfer.

Torrent sites could choose to follow suit.

Offer to sell upload credit

Each time you download a torrent file, you simultaneously upload it.

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This allows you to download 4GB more without going into a deficit.

This payment can be collected through Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies.

It could also be used to buy upload credit.

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Of the four options, Pirate Coin seems to be the most sustainable.

That said, the decision of whether one wants to mine should be made the user.

Long-Term Effects Will Other Websites Take Up the Pirate Coin Model?

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Nevertheless, there is no guarantee that all websites will exercise prudence when imposing restrictions on mining activities.

Lets hope that doesnt happen.

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