Brave Browser Adds Support for Cardano Cryptocurrency
Brave, the privacy-first browser and multichain crypto wallet, has recently announced the addition of support for Cardano (ADA) to its browser-native wallet. This integration comes as a result of a strategic partnership between web3 blockchain infrastructure firm Input | Output and Cardano developer, bringing Cardano native assets to users of the Brave Wallet.
In a joint announcement on May 12, IO and Brave revealed that the partnership aims to provide full support for ADA within the wallet, allowing users to perform functions such as sending, receiving, and swapping the cryptocurrency. Additionally, the Brave Wallet will now offer governance support for ADA holders, with these capabilities easily accessible from within the wallet interface.
Brendan Eich, CEO and co-founder of Brave and the Basic Attention Token, emphasized that this integration goes beyond mere interoperability. It provides users with the necessary tools to seamlessly engage with decentralized ecosystems while enhancing security for their transactions.
“By bringing Cardano into Brave Wallet, we are not only expanding functionality for Cardano users in the age of on-chain governance, but also advancing a new standard for how blockchain networks should empower individuals—protecting privacy while enabling active, on-chain participation,” said Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input | Output.
With this support for Cardano, Brave joins other major networks like Ethereum and Solana in being accessible through its browser-native wallet. The collaboration between IO and Brave is set to continue with future innovations, including engagement with Midnight, a blockchain powered by zero-knowledge proofs for data protection.
Notably, Brave Wallet also supports decentralized applications on Zcash, Filecoin, and Ethereum Virtual Machine chains, making it a versatile platform for users across different blockchain networks. Users can access the wallet on desktop and mobile devices, including Android and iOS.
As for Cardano, ADA currently ranks as the ninth-largest blockchain network by market capitalization. Data from DefiLlama shows that the total value locked in protocols on the Cardano network has been steadily increasing, reaching $395 million, up from about $259 million in early April.