# UA Monthly #3: Freecash Ban, Unity Kills ironSource & Vector’s Rise

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Podcast: [Deconstructor of Fun](https://stenobird.com/podcast/deconstructor-of-fun-223878)
Published: 2026-04-22T15:13:58+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/deconstructoroffun/episodes/UA-Monthly-3-Freecash-Ban--Unity-Kills-ironSource--Vectors-Rise-e3i9t2m
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## Resource

The mobile gaming ecosystem is shifting fast this month. We break down the shocking deplatforming of Freecash, a $500M+ rewarded ad network, and what it signals for the future of user acquisition. Then we dive into Unity’s major strategic pivot: shutting down ironSource and going all-in on Vector. Is Vector actually working, or just great marketing? Topics Covered: ● Freecash ban: what happened and why it matters ● The future of rewarded ad networks ● Unity shutting down ironSource ● Vector performance, growth, and real-world results ● The ongoing battle with AppLovin

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