The Brave Browser challenges wallet providers like MetaMask by introducing a native crypto wallet integrated into the browser.
The browser geared towards data protection Brave continues its adaptation in terms of crypto space. He is replacing his previous wallet with one in the browser integrated application. Using the Brave wallet Users can then buy and save various crypto values directly. BTC-ECHO had already reported about such plans in February.
Brian Bondy, chief technology officer and co-founder of Brave, announced that the new wallet will be called the MetaMask extension of the browser Crypto wallets replaced. According to Bondy, the new implementation was designed from scratch and natively integrated into the browser. The new version is already available for download to disposal.
the Brave wallet handles the transactions Wyre away. The acquisition of Non-fungible tokens (NFT) is also possible. It is self-custody, which means that the wallet users keep their own private keys. According to the homepage, all tokens compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine are supported. It is also possible to import other wallets such as MetaMask or hardware wallets such as Trezor and Ledger.
Wallet also supports holding BAT
Adding a native wallet fits perfectly into Brave Software’s crypto-friendly open source strategy. The wallet is under an open MPL license. This means that developers can view the source code and continue working on it. According to its own information, the browser has 42 million monthly active users. The advertising concept for the browser was always geared towards crypto users and exchanges or similar companies. The characteristic BATToken Reward Program shares part of the digital advertising revenue with users. So it is possible to use BAT from Brave Rewards in the Brave wallet save.