Is affiliate marketing still worth getting into in 2026?

I've been working in affiliate marketing for a while now, and one thing I've noticed is that people either think it's "dead" or expect instant passive income.

The reality is somewhere in between.

The biggest difference I've seen is that quality traffic and trustworthy partnerships matter way more than just joining dozens of networks.

We're building LibraAds around that idea, but I'm curious—what's been your experience with affiliate marketing lately? Has it become harder, or just different?