Brave Browser
What Is Brave?
Brave Browser Brave is a free and open‑source web browser developed by Brave Software, Inc.—originally launched in 2016 by Brave Software, Inc. Brave is a browser that lets users navigate the internet with more privacy and less clutter. Based on Chromium, Brave is designed to:
Privacy & Security defaults: Customizable privacy settings with privacy-centric features like blocking ads, trackers, social share buttons, and encryption upgrades to HTTPS.
Fast and efficient: loads fast, runs fast and uses less data and battery life than Google Chrome.
Open-source transparency: Brave’s browsing code is open through the Mozilla Public License 2.0 and its advertising code is open through the GNU General Public License v2.0 and benefits from community scrutiny.
Key Features
• Brave Shields: All‑in‑one protection—blocks ads, trackers, third‑party cookies, fingerprinting, and scripts. Customizable per site .
• Built‑in Ad‑Blocker & HTTPS Everywhere: Automatically blocks ads and forces secure connections .
• Private Mode with Tor: Offers anonymous browsing via the Tor network .
• Brave Search: Private, independent search engine that doesn’t profile users .
• Brave Rewards & Basic Attention Token (BAT): Optional system where users earn cryptocurrency (BAT) by viewing privacy‑respecting ads and can tip or support creators .
• Brave Wallet & Web3 support: Built‑in crypto wallet—self‑custodied—no need for extensions .
• Brave Leo AI: An integrated AI assistant for webpage summaries and queries, with privacy protections .
• Firewall + VPN (premium): Optional subscription for full device protection across apps .
• Brave Talk: Secure voice/video calls right inside the browser .
• Playlist & News: Includes private video/audio playlists and a personalized news feed .
• IPFS support: Native support for decentralized web content .
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✅ Pros & Considerations
Pros
• Blocks intrusive ads and trackers by default—safer, faster browsing .
• Earn BAT for viewing privacy‑respecting ads and rewarding creators .
• Strong privacy toolkit: Shields, Tor mode, Brave Search, fingerprinting protection.
• Open‑source and regularly audited.
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