Brave

**ECHO is launching on Brave Browser's New Tab Page this week.** Users can earn BAT tokens by: - Enabling Brave Rewards in their browser settings - Viewing the ECHO campaign and other sponsored content - Engaging with creative campaigns from advertising partners This follows similar campaigns like RareEvo's takeover in March 2025. Brave's privacy-focused model allows users to earn cryptocurrency while maintaining control over their browsing experience.

The BAT Community has released a new edition of ECHO, an experimental NFT magazine series, now available on [Drip Haus](http://drip.haus/echo). **What's Inside:** - Focus on Learn2Earn models and the emerging EduFi sector - Limited-edition $BAT collectible in compressed NFT (cNFT) format on Solana - Blend of traditional print magazine aesthetics with digital distribution **How to Access:** Users can claim their copy using a Brave Wallet through the Drip Haus platform. The collectible is available for a limited time. ECHO was created by BAT community members and pioneered by BAT Ambassadors, featuring original artwork alongside tech-focused content in each issue.

**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.

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.*

**Brave Games** is launching early 2026 with a multi-faction heist experience. Two teams are confirmed: - **Brave** 🦁 - **Midnight Network** 🌙 A **third faction** is joining but their identity remains classified. The game combines: - Multi-round missions - Encrypted clue decoding - Strategic alliances and betrayals - Faction-based competition Powered by **Fanonclub**, players will register, track missions, and access intel through an encrypted hub. The experience includes Team Lead recruitment for strategists and storytellers. A signal already appeared in Brave browser's New Tab Takeover, where users can earn $BAT rewards. **Get early access:** Visit [thebravegames.com](http://thebravegames.com) and follow the factions for upcoming drops.

**New Privacy Show Launches** 'Off the Record with $BAT' host @bat_guilhermee transforms a simple misplaced camera incident into a broader discussion about **privacy rights** and taking action. The weekly series explores: - Digital privacy fundamentals - User data rights - Practical privacy protection steps **Show Details:** - New episodes every Thursday at 6pm GMT - Focus on privacy and digital autonomy - Real-world privacy scenarios The host recently attended the privacy-first Midnight Summit, representing Brave and $BAT, gaining insights into how projects like @MidnightNtwrk are building technology that **puts privacy back in people's hands**. *Tune in for practical privacy education without the hype.*

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 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 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 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.