Due to ongoing service outages with the previous node provider, Brave has rerouted all Solana traffic for Brave Wallet use and SNS lookups from Syndica to Chainstack to enhance stability. Users are advised to update their browser to 1.62.x or later to restore Solana use.
Note to Brave Wallet users: we've switched our Solana node provider due to an extended service outage that began on Monday. The issue is now fixed but make sure your browser is updated to 1.62.x or later to restore Solana use.
Following ongoing service outages, we've rerouted all Solana traffic for Brave Wallet use as well as SNS lookups from Syndica to Chainstack to improve stability.
🚀 ADA Integration Complete
**Cardano is now fully integrated into Brave browser**, giving 100M+ users direct access to ADA functionality. Key features now available: - Hold and swap ADA tokens - Participate in Cardano governance - Join Midnight Networks Glacier Drop - All through Brave Wallet with no extensions needed This integration represents a significant expansion of Web3 accessibility, allowing users to interact with the Cardano ecosystem directly through their browser. The native wallet support eliminates the need for additional browser extensions. [Read the full update](https://brave.com/blog/cardano-in-brave-wallet/)
Brave Browser Reaches 100 Million Users and Launches Ask Brave Feature
**Brave Browser Milestone** Brave browser has officially surpassed **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. The company expressed gratitude to users who made this milestone possible. [Read Brave's full blog post](https://brave.com/blog/100m-mau/) celebrating the achievement and outlining future plans for the platform and BAT token.
🦁 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 - Commemorates the historic user milestone **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 mark special moments and events. This one proves you were part of Brave's journey to 100M users. *Act fast - limited quantities available for this milestone moment.*
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/