Advertising & Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: July 2026

This page explains how The Chain Journal is funded, how sponsored and affiliate content is handled on thechainjournal.org (the “Site”), and how commercial relationships are kept separate from editorial judgment. We believe readers should always know when money is involved in what they are reading.

1. How The Chain Journal Is Funded

The Chain Journal is funded through three sources: direct reader support (our Value for Value model), clearly labelled sponsored content, and affiliate partnerships. We have no shareholders, and no exchange, fund, or blockchain project funds our newsroom.

2. Sponsored Content

From time to time, The Chain Journal publishes content for which we receive compensation from a third party. Sponsored articles and commercial placements are always clearly identified as such — typically with a “Sponsored” label or an equivalent disclosure on the page.

We do not sell news coverage, publish sponsored material disguised as editorial, or publish press releases verbatim without editorial review. Sponsored content is kept separate from our news reporting.

3. Affiliate Links

Some links on the Site are affiliate links. This means The Chain Journal may receive a commission when you click a link and register, deposit, or make a purchase on a third-party platform. This comes at no additional cost to you — the price or terms you receive are the same whether you use our link or go directly.

Affiliate links on the Site are marked as sponsored in accordance with search engine guidelines, and pages containing them carry a visible disclosure. Affiliate links appear primarily in our reviews and comparison guides, such as our crypto casino coverage.

4. Commercial Relationships

Some companies and platforms featured on the Site may have commercial relationships with The Chain Journal, including affiliate agreements and advertising arrangements. Where a featured platform has such a relationship with us, it is disclosed on the relevant pages.

5. Editorial Independence

Commercial relationships do not determine editorial conclusions in our news coverage. In our reviews and comparison guides, scores and assessments are based on our own testing against fixed criteria; commissions and partnerships do not change how a platform performs against those criteria.

Opinions are clearly identified as such, and where material errors are identified, content is corrected transparently.

6. Gambling-Related Content

Parts of the Site cover crypto casinos and online gambling. This content is intended for readers aged 18 or over (or the legal gambling age in their jurisdiction), is provided for informational purposes only, and does not constitute gambling, financial, or legal advice. Gambling laws vary by jurisdiction — it is your responsibility to ensure online gambling is legal where you live.

Gambling involves risk and should never be seen as a way to make money. If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free and confidential help is available at BeGambleAware and GamCare.

7. Advertising Enquiries

If you are interested in advertising or clearly labelled sponsored content on The Chain Journal, contact us at press@thechainjournal.org and we will share our media kit.

8. Changes to This Disclosure

We may update this page as our commercial model evolves. The date at the top of this page indicates when it was last revised. For the full terms governing use of the Site, see our Terms & Services.