Brave Software, the company behind the privacy-focused Brave browser, has issued a warning about scammers promoting a fake airdrop of the Basic Attention Token (BAT). The company clarified that it does not run BAT airdrops, and any messages advertising such an airdrop are likely attempts to trick users into clicking malicious links, sharing sensitive information, or sending funds. Brave has over 60 million users and offers a private browser, search engine, and Web3 access.
PSA: Watch out for scammers promoting a fake $BAT / Basic Attention Token airdrop. We don't run BAT airdrops. Any message advertising a BAT airdrop is trying to trick you into 1) clicking a malicious link, 2) handing over sensitive information, and/or 3) sending funds.
BAT Ambassadors Drive Web3 Adoption in Kenya

Brave's BAT Ambassadors are making significant strides in Kenya through grassroots initiatives. At Egerton University, the team hosted educational events introducing students to Web3 concepts. In Nairobi, Ambassador @stanmunyasia equipped Ten Daily Football Club with Brave jerseys while conducting workshops on Brave browser and Basic Attention Token (BAT). These community-focused events demonstrate Brave's commitment to real-world Web3 education and adoption in Africa. The initiatives combine sports, education, and technology to create meaningful local connections. - Multiple campus events at Egerton University - Football club partnership in Nairobi - Focus on practical Web3 education - Growing community engagement in Kenya
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*
Brave's Ad-Blocking Unaffected by Google's Manifest V3

Brave users can breathe easy as the browser's native ad-blocking feature remains unaffected by Google's Manifest V3 changes. This reassurance comes as a reminder to users concerned about potential impacts on their browsing experience. Key points: - Brave's built-in ad blocker, Brave Shields, will continue to function as usual - Google's Manifest V3 changes do not impact Brave's native features - Brave will continue supporting Manifest V2 extensions For more details on why MV3 won't affect Brave Shields and how Brave plans to support MV2 extensions, visit: brave.com/blog/brave-shields-manifest-v3/
Brave Search Continues to Improve as Google Search Declines

Brave Search is making steady progress while Google Search reportedly continues to decline in quality. This trend has been observed over several months, with Brave consistently promoting their search engine as an alternative. Key points: - Google Search quality reportedly deteriorating - Brave Search continuously improving - Brave encourages users to try their search engine Brave invites users to experience the difference at http://search.brave.com. As search engine quality impacts daily internet use, users may want to explore alternatives to ensure they're getting the best results.
Nvidia Highlights Brave's Leo in RTX AI Acceleration Blog

Nvidia has once again recognized Brave's browser-based AI assistant, Leo, in a recent blog post about RTX PCs accelerating AI applications. The post highlights Leo's privacy-preserving features, including: - Ability to ask questions, summarize pages and PDFs - Code writing and text creation capabilities - Integration with Ollama for local LLM interactions on RTX systems This follows a previous Nvidia blog featuring Leo's Bring Your Own Model feature, which allows users to connect local AI models to the Brave browser using tools like Ollama. For more details, visit the Nvidia developer blog.