This is my monthly reminder to everyone that Brave browser blocks most ads - including YouTune ads. It has the added benefit that you don't have to install a 3rd-party ad-blocker (which is one over Firefox for me).
Just make sure you are running latest version - as it seems youtube moves things around which breaks the ad-blocking until the next Brave update (which come thick and fast).
(I don't work for Brave)
Combined with a Pi-Hole it's quite effective. Saves more than 30% traffic.
Yes but that's not as fun (and creators get no revenue)
Use Patreon, although I hope something better replaces it.