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The Truth about the Moloco SDK

By Min Hwi Joo·May 7, 2025·3 min read

Summary

The article debunks the misconception that the Moloco SDK is just a typical mobile ad SDK for incremental revenue. It emphasizes that the SDK was developed as a logical next step to create value for mobile partners, leveraging over a decade of expertise in in-app advertising. Unlike other SDKs, Moloco does not charge any fees or take a cut from ad revenue.

The SDK aims to improve outcomes for both app marketers and publishers: marketers benefit from increased ROI through more direct ad paths with fewer intermediaries, leading to lower fees and more competitive bidding; publishers see higher ad revenue as a result of optimized auction dynamics. As marketers achieve better performance, they are likely to increase investment, further boosting monetization for publishers. Crucially, all ad decisioning within the SDK is handled by Moloco's AI-native engine, which analyzes over 600 billion daily ad opportunities to select the most effective path for each impression, without manual input.

This direct path does not replace existing buying via exchanges but adds a more efficient option. Ultimately, the SDK represents a fee-free, AI-driven solution that enhances the advertising ecosystem for all parties involved.

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