Brave Browser Remains Committed to Ad-Blocking and Privacy Extensions
Brave Browser Remains Committed to Ad-Blocking and Privacy Extensions
馃敀 Ad-Blocking Assured, Extensions Supported
Brave, the privacy-focused web browser, has reassured its users that the upcoming changes to Google's Chrome extensions system, known as Manifest V3, will not prevent Brave from blocking ads. The company has also stated that it will continue to support popular ad-blocking extensions like uBlock Origin and uMatrix, even if Chrome stops supporting them in the future. With over 60 million users, Brave emphasizes its commitment to providing a private browsing experience, search capabilities, Web3 access, and other features.
Reminders: 1. Google's Manifest V3 changes won't stop Brave from blocking ads. 2. We'll support uBlock Origin and uMatrix even after Chrome stops doing so.
> Google has announced that starting in June 2024, ad blockers such as uBlock Origin will be disabled in Chrome 127 and later with the rollout of Manifest V3 Ah.
Mythical Games Joins Brave and Midnight Network in Cryptographic Heist Competition
**Three-Way Gaming Showdown Announced** Mythical Games has joined forces with Brave and Midnight Network for an upcoming social competition centered around cracking encrypted vaults. **Key Details:** - New competitive format combining social elements with cryptographic challenges - Three participating factions: Brave, Midnight Network, and Mythical Games - Competition launch imminent, with specific timing yet to be announced The collaboration marks an unusual partnership between a privacy-focused browser company, a blockchain network, and a gaming studio, suggesting a novel approach to Web3 gaming competitions.
馃幃 Brave Games Launch February 2026
Brave is launching **The Brave Games** in February 2026, a multi-round strategic game built by Fanonclub. **Key Features:** - Players join factions and decode encrypted clues - Navigate alliances and betrayals across missions - Powered by Fanonclub as the encrypted mission hub - Recruiting Team Leads to guide factions **How to Participate:** - Player registration opening soon - Visit [thebravegames.com](http://thebravegames.com) for early intel - Brave Rewards users can earn BAT by viewing campaign materials Follow [@brave](https://twitter.com/brave), [@MidnightNtwrk](https://twitter.com/MidnightNtwrk), and [@Fanonclub](https://twitter.com/Fanonclub) for updates.
馃幃 Mythical Games Joins Brave Games Heist Showdown
**Three-way competition confirmed for Brave Games** Mythical Games has been revealed as the third faction joining the upcoming Brave Games heist competition, scheduled for early 2026. **The competing factions:** - Brave - Midnight Network - Mythical Games The announcement follows weeks of speculation after two factions were initially confirmed in December 2025, with the third participant's identity kept under wraps. The vault-cracking competition is set to begin soon, though an exact launch date has not been disclosed.
馃攳 Who Controls What You Discover Online?
**Online discovery has shifted from organic to algorithmic.** Platforms and algorithms now quietly determine what content surfaces in our feeds and what disappears. **Key discussion points:** - How modern discovery mechanisms actually work - What users and creators miss due to algorithmic curation - Why control over content discovery matters for communities The conversation addresses a fundamental shift: the internet increasingly feels curated *for* us rather than *by* us. **X Spaces Discussion** Friday, January 9 10 AM PT | 1 PM ET | 17:00 UTC
馃 EU Targets Anonymous Crypto
The EU has taken a stance against anonymous cryptocurrency transactions, but the implications may be more complex than they appear. **Key Points:** - EU regulators are pushing back on privacy-focused crypto features - The debate touches on broader questions of digital privacy vs. regulatory oversight - Industry experts are analyzing what this means for crypto users and developers **What This Means:** The regulatory landscape for privacy coins and anonymous transactions continues to evolve. Users should stay informed about how these changes might affect their crypto activities. *Catch the full analysis on Off the Record with BAT, airing Thursdays at 6pm GMT for deeper insights into privacy and digital autonomy.*