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fromThe Verge
6 days agoAdX's survival isn't a big concern for publishers.
Publishers can replace Google's AdX if it ends, with Prebid enabling alternative demand sources and potential gains from operating open-sourced auction logic.
The US Department of Justice and a coalition of states are demanding the sale of AdX. This platform enables publishers to sell advertising space through auctions that take place within milliseconds. Google charges a 20 percent commission for this. The Justice Department also wants Google to make the auction system open source, so that it is clear exactly how the winner is determined.