what's Brave?
Brave is a privacy-centric web browser designed to block ads and trackers by default, providing faster and more secure browsing. It integrates cryptocurrency through Brave Rewards, allowing users to opt-in to view privacy-preserving ads and earn Basic Attention Token (BAT) as compensation for their attention. Publishers and creators can receive BAT tips from users, creating a direct value exchange in the attention economy without intermediaries like traditional ad networks. The browser's architecture leverages Chromium but enhances it with built-in Tor integration for private browsing, a native crypto wallet for managing BAT and other assets, and features like Brave Search for independent web indexing. BAT operates on the Ethereum blockchain as an ERC-20 token, facilitating micropayments between advertisers, users, and content providers to disrupt centralized digital advertising models.
Brave processed 2.01B searches in Jan, with BAT tokens now on 4+ chains and 500K+ holders.
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Uncovered vulnerabilities in zkLogin.
Revamped its search API for AI and agents.
Partners with taxninja to develop or integrate tax-related functionality involving Brave and BAT (Basic Attention Token).
Reached over 50,000 registered players in the Brave Games pilot program by February 10th, with a $10,000 prize pool.
BAT token distributed across 4+ chains with over 500,000 onchain holders.
Processed 2.01 billion Brave searches in January 2026.
Hosts a community call on X Spaces on 2026-01-27 at 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern to commemorate the kickoff of Brave Games, featuring special guests and gameplay overview.
Partnered with WallStreetBets for a browser integration or takeover campaign.
Brave Search operates without a login system and does not profile users, which exempts it from age verification requirements under Australian regulations targeting search engines with account systems.
Brave integrates NEAR protocol for verifiable private AI functionality.
Ford runs advertisements on Brave browser platform, representing a partnership with the major automotive brand.
New BraveNightly Program announced, led by team member gnukeith.
Brave launches Web3 Vault Heist Game powered by Fanonclub.
The Giving Block crypto donation platform goes live on Brave browser, enabling private crypto donations for Crypto Giving Tuesday.
BAT listed on Rollbit exchange.
Crossed 18,000 .brave domains created as of 2026-02-10, with 1200 .brave sites submitted.
Launches early access to private and verifiable AI through its Leo assistant, partnered with NEAR AI to provide verifiable security properties for AI, including prevention of model swapping, logging, and tampering.
BAT holders were eligible for MidnightNtwrk Glacier Drop airdrop, and BAT holders/Brave users can still participate in MidnightNtwrk Scavenger Mine event ending November 20.
Doodles NFT project integrates with Brave, reaching Brave's 100 million user base worldwide.
Brave Rewards Partner Program adds Travelswap as new partner.
Collaboration with MidnightNtwrk on PrivacyInMotion content series featuring CryptoHayes discussing privacy, systemic legitimacy, and Bitcoin sovereignty.
Brave Browser now supports Privacy Cash on Solana.
Brave to present about risk at Staking Summit.
gnukeith joins the team to lead the new Brave Nightly Program, which brings lead users into the product development process earlier for actionable feedback and testing of experimental features.
Publishes security analysis on agentic browsers, identifying prompt injection vulnerability and advocating open-source solutions. Developed proofs of concept for indirect prompt injection in AI browser agents, reported to Perplexity and ChatGPT.
Partnership announced with GolfNApp as part of Rewards Partner Program; 14,669 .brave domain names created and 375K+ BAT staked by 599 stakers.
Partnership collaboration with MidnightNtwrk and InputOutputHK for PrivacyInMotion content series Episode 11 featuring InputOutputHK's Chief Growth Officer discussing Web3, AI, and the creator economy.
Reached 109M monthly active users; BAT token holds $300M market cap; Perplexity bids $34.5B for Chrome.