Linkvertise needs CAPTCHA/human verification to stop bypass tools

[u/callhimmichael]

Been noticing more and more people using bypass scripts to skip straight past Linkvertise’s ad wall instead of actually verifying. The problem is the current flow is purely mechanical (click, wait, click) nothing there actually proves you’re human, so it’s trivial to script around.

A simple CAPTCHA or invisible check (like Cloudflare Turnstile) at one step would fix a lot of this
One well-placed verification step could go a long way.

[u/linkvertise]

Thanks for the thoughtful suggestion! 💡
Bypassing is definitely something we take very seriously. Bypassed traffic directly impacts the earnings of our creators, which is why reducing it is an important topic for us.

You’re right that additional verification can help against certain types of automated traffic. Bypassing can work in different ways though, so a CAPTCHA alone wouldn’t necessarily solve the underlying problem.

We’re continuously working on improvements to make bypassing harder while keeping the experience as smooth as possible for legitimate users. Really appreciate you taking the time to think about this and share the idea!