EasyList got here because they want all (respectful) apps to be able to use their list. They invited traffic, the problem is only occurring because this unknown browser violates the implicit "as long as you're considerate" rule.
OP, in contrast, wrote their own ad blocker targeting their own servers. They're in control of their ad blocker code and can write it to be respectful of their servers. They're not hosting the lists with the intent of allowing other people to use it, and they're unlikely to attract lazy app developers because the endpoints are (presumably) not listed publicly on the internet to anyone who wants an easy ad blocker list.
OP, in contrast, wrote their own ad blocker targeting their own servers. They're in control of their ad blocker code and can write it to be respectful of their servers. They're not hosting the lists with the intent of allowing other people to use it, and they're unlikely to attract lazy app developers because the endpoints are (presumably) not listed publicly on the internet to anyone who wants an easy ad blocker list.