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John Johnson Okah
John Johnson Okah

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What you need to know about the web3 Browser: It's Brave!

Brave Browser enables users to access decentralized applications, use cryptocurrencies, and navigate the decentralized web with increased privacy and security. That's why It's called the web3 browser.

For years, I saw the brave browser in different places but never paid attention to it. I felt it was just like other browsers trying to compete with Lord Chrome.

Brave Wallet

But a few months ago, Brave browser’s built-in crypto wallet caught my interest and I downloaded it. Then I found out that it is open source (and not just any, it was forked from Chromium). After I used it for the first time, I saw how good it was at blocking annoying ads: Damn! I was impressed.


Reasons to Choose the Brave Browser:

  • 🪙 It has a Crypto Wallet built into the browser
  • 🤗 It is Open Source (forked from Chromium)
  • 🚫 It blocks online Ads (Including YouTube Ads)

Brave ads blocker illustration

  • 🛡️ It protects privacy by blocking website trackers by default
  • 🥷 It has a built-in TOR mode (Anonymized network routing) which allows you to explore the dark web.
  • 📥 It also has an in-built torrent downloader (powered by WebTorrent)
  • 💰 It allows you to earn crypto tokens (BAT) by viewing their own ads (optional)
  • 🍪 It blocks third-party cookies and can even block cookie consent notices, too.
  • ⚡ It is better than chrome with this: 3x faster. 1 hour more of battery life. 33% less memory usage


To get started

Take a Brave step just like I did and download the browser.

After installation, you can easily jump ship in 60 seconds (from your previous browser): by importing your bookmarks, settings, extensions, and even saved passwords to the Brave Browser.


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