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[stordoff]

They encourage developers to include their SDK:

> Monetize your mobile app or game with our SDK, without showing intrusive ads or requiring annoying subscriptions and in app purchases.

https://luminati.io/sdk

They approached nmap of all people:

> Hi,

> My name is Lior and I'd like to offer you a new way to make money off your software. The Luminati SDK provides your users the option to use your software for free by contributing to the Luminati proxy network.

> We will pay you $3,000 USD a month for every 100K daily active users.

> No collection of users' data, no disruption of user experience.

> I'd like to schedule a 15 minute call to let you know how we can start. Are you available tomorrow at 12:30pm your local time?

> Best regards,

> Lior

https://seclists.org/nmap-dev/2018/q1/27

[imtringued → stordoff]

$3000 USD for 100k users? If you can get five pennies from each you're better off than with this crap.

[anoncake → imtringued]

The equation changes if you actually care about your users' experience. Or if you don't and include both Luminati and ads.

[trickstra → imtringued]

It's pretty hard to get five pennies from each of your users