Brave is a privacy-first web browser built on the Chromium engine, founded in 2015 by Brendan Eich (creator of JavaScript) and Brian Bondy. It blocks ads, trackers, and fingerprinting by default—no extensions or configuration required—offering a faster, safer browsing experience while optionally rewarding users with Basic Attention Token (BAT) cryptocurrency for viewing privacy-respecting ads. Unlike mainstream browsers that profit from tracking users, Brave's architecture puts user privacy at its core, featuring built-in Tor integration, IPFS support, and an independent search engine, making it a comprehensive alternative for those seeking both speed and security without sacrificing Web compatibility.