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Blink is launching affiliate program with $100 per referral payout

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Re: Blink is launching affiliate program with $100 per referral payout

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Interesting to see how Blink is approaching developer tool distribution through affiliates. The economics are notable: $100 flat commission per conversion with a 30-day cookie window, no minimum sales requirement, and monthly payouts.

This seems like a shift from traditional SaaS affiliate models that typically offer percentage-based recurring commissions. The fixed $100 suggests they're optimizing for rapid user acquisition rather than long-term affiliate relationships.

For context, Blink is an AI-powered app builder targeting developers. Curious what others think about this affiliate structure compared to recurring commission models.