Brave Browser and Search Engine

Brave is a privacy-focused web browser and search engine founded in 2015. It was created to provide users with a faster, more secure browsing experience by automatically blocking advertisements and website trackers. The software is built on the open-source Chromium project, which also serves as the foundation for Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge.

The development and maintenance of Brave take place primarily in the United States, led by a team of software engineers and privacy advocates. The brand has gained significant traction by integrating blockchain technology and its own utility token, the Basic Attention Token (BAT), which allows for a new model of digital advertising that respects user privacy while supporting content creators.