<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Njord Protocol Blog</title><description>Articles, tutorials, and insights about decentralized affiliate marketing, on-chain tracking, and Solana DeFi from the Njord Protocol team.</description><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/</link><language>en-us</language><item><title>Affiliate Marketing Fraud: $3.4 Billion Problem, On-Chain Solution</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/affiliate-marketing-fraud-statistics-blockchain-solution/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/affiliate-marketing-fraud-statistics-blockchain-solution/</guid><description>Affiliate marketing fraud costs $3.4 billion annually. 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Covers architecture, reward structures, Sybil resistance, and using Njord Protocol as infrastructure.</description><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>solana</category><category>defi</category><category>referral-program</category><category>tutorial</category><category>development</category><author>Njord Team</author></item><item><title>Web3 Affiliate Marketing Platforms Compared: Njord, Attrace, ShareMint, and More</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/web3-affiliate-marketing-platforms-compared/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/web3-affiliate-marketing-platforms-compared/</guid><description>An honest comparison of the top web3 affiliate marketing platforms in 2025. Compare fees, settlement speed, blockchain, and features across Njord, Attrace, ShareMint, RefToken, and more.</description><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>affiliate-marketing</category><category>web3</category><category>comparison</category><category>blockchain</category><category>defi</category><author>Njord Team</author></item><item><title>Smart Contract Affiliate Marketing: The Complete Guide</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/smart-contract-affiliate-marketing-complete-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/smart-contract-affiliate-marketing-complete-guide/</guid><description>Learn how smart contracts replace traditional affiliate networks. 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Learn how blockchain-based wallet identity replaces cookie tracking for affiliate marketing with permanent, cross-device attribution.</description><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>cookieless-tracking</category><category>affiliate-marketing</category><category>blockchain</category><category>privacy</category><category>web3</category><author>Njord Team</author></item><item><title>Affiliate Marketing on Solana vs Ethereum: Why Speed Matters</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/solana-vs-ethereum-affiliate-marketing/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/solana-vs-ethereum-affiliate-marketing/</guid><description>Why Solana is the better blockchain for decentralized affiliate marketing. Compare transaction speed, costs, and throughput between Solana and Ethereum for on-chain affiliate tracking and settlement.</description><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>solana</category><category>ethereum</category><category>blockchain</category><category>technical</category><author>Njord Team</author></item><item><title>NJORD Token: Staking, Governance, and Tier Benefits</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/njord-token-staking-governance/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/njord-token-staking-governance/</guid><description>The NJORD token powers the Njord Protocol ecosystem through staking for tier access, governance voting, and protocol fee distribution. 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Learn how to create your on-chain profile, find campaigns, generate tracking links, and earn instant commissions on Solana.</description><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><category>affiliate-marketing</category><category>guide</category><category>solana</category><category>earning</category><author>Njord Team</author></item><item><title>Why Traditional Affiliate Networks Are Broken</title><link>https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/why-traditional-affiliate-networks-are-broken/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">https://njord.cryptuon.com/blog/why-traditional-affiliate-networks-are-broken/</guid><description>Traditional affiliate networks charge 15-30% fees, delay payments for months, and use opaque tracking. 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