In 2023, Brave browser made several advancements to protect user privacy and improve the internet experience. Users can now share internet connections with censored countries using the Snowflake extension. The Summarizer feature provides concise answers at the top of search results. Brave added decentralized app support for iOS and Android, upgraded all sites to HTTPS, and blocked 'open in app' notifications. The Firewall + VPN feature was rolled out on desktop, and vertical tab arrangement was introduced. Brave Search became 100% independent and now offers its own search results. The Brave Search API is available for companies to build their own search applications. The new AI assistant, Leo, enhances browsing experience and will be available on Android and iOS.
2023 was a big year for Brave browser and Brave Search. Here are some of the big steps we took in 2023 to protect users' privacy and improve their Internet experience...
馃 Brave Browser Sparks Web3 Journey
**Daniel Granados shared his Web3 transformation story** at Criptolatinfest, explaining how discovering Brave browser became more than just switching browsers. - **BAT token opened his eyes** to a completely new way of viewing the internet - His experience with Brave **inspired his next steps** in the Web3 space - Story was featured at the major Latin American crypto festival The testimonial highlights how **Brave's approach to browsing and rewards** can serve as an entry point for newcomers to understand Web3 concepts. [Watch his full story](https://youtube.com/shorts/D-RxWVn4mJ0?si=MA1dji-G9Ynf3R1m)
馃殌 ADA Joins Brave
**Cardano is now fully integrated into Brave browser**, giving over 100 million users direct access to ADA without extensions. **Key features include:** - Hold and swap ADA tokens - Participate in Cardano governance - Join Midnight Networks Glacier Drop - Secure Web3 access through native Brave Wallet This integration represents a significant expansion for both ecosystems, making Cardano more accessible to mainstream users through Brave's privacy-focused browser. [Read the full announcement](https://brave.com/blog/cardano-in-brave-wallet/)
Brave Browser Surpasses 100 Million Users and Launches Ask Brave Feature
**Brave Browser Milestone** Brave browser has officially crossed **100 million users**, marking a significant milestone for the privacy-focused platform. **New Feature Launch** - Brave simultaneously launched **Ask Brave**, a new feature expanding the browser's capabilities - The growth reflects increasing demand for private, user-first web experiences **Community Engagement** The BAT Community team continues their weekly GMTeam show, covering: - Web3 developments - Privacy technology updates - Global tech news and insights Brave's achievement demonstrates the market's shift toward privacy-conscious browsing solutions, with millions of new users joining monthly.
馃 Brave Hits 100M Users
**Brave browser reaches 100 million monthly users**, marking a significant milestone for the privacy-focused platform. To celebrate, Brave created a **limited-edition POAP** (Proof of Attendance Protocol) for their community: - Only **500 collectibles available** - First-come, first-served basis - Honors community support from the beginning **How to claim:** - Visit Brave's Discord server - Check Community Announcements channel - Follow claim instructions at [discord.gg/BATBrigade](http://discord.gg/BATBrigade) **What's a POAP?** Digital collectibles that commemorate special moments and events. This particular POAP celebrates Brave's user milestone and serves as proof you were part of this historic achievement. The milestone reflects growing adoption of privacy-focused browsing solutions in the web3 space.
BAT Community Launches GUANO Token on Solana with Staking Mechanism

The BAT community has launched GUANO, a new memecoin on Solana that rewards BAT token holders. Key features: - Users can lock BAT tokens in the BAT Cave for 30-90 days - Longer staking periods yield higher GUANO rewards - Project aims to reduce BAT circulating supply - Launched October 29, 2024 The community-led initiative operates independently from Brave and BAT. Users can participate through www.guanocoin.com. *Note: This is not financial advice - DYOR*