Brave Rewards

FAQs

• Do Brave Ads replace ads on websites? What do Brave Ads look like?

  No, Brave Ads do not replace the ads that the Brave Browser blocks on web pages (like banner ads). You can find a list of Brave’s ad formats here.

• Is Brave Rewards available on all platforms? What are the system requirements?

  Brave Rewards is available on all desktop devices (Linux, macOS, and Windows), and on Android mobile devices.

  On iOS, Brave Rewards can only be used to support creators. Learn why.

• How do I turn on Brave Rewards?

  To enable Brave Rewards on desktop or mobile, click or tap the (BAT icon) in the address bar of the Brave Browser.

• How do I earn Brave Rewards?

  To begin earning BAT for seeing Brave Ads, connect a payout account to your Brave Rewards profile. Connecting a payout account gives us a place to send you your BAT earnings.

• What can I do with BAT?

  BAT can be exchanged for a wide range of currencies, both fiat and crypto. You can use BAT to purchase your own .brave domain, book flights and hotels, and much more. BAT also enables you to support the websites and creators you love through contributions. You can store and swap BAT like any other crypto asset in your crypto wallet, and use BAT to buy NFTs or make in-app purchases in various Web3 apps. Check out the Explore section in Brave Rewards for more on how and where you can earn and use BAT.

• Can I control the frequency of Brave Ads?

  You can always disable specific Brave Ads formats. For push notification ads, you can even control the maximum number you see per hour in Brave Rewards settings.

• What's a content creator? Is that like a publisher or a website?

  A content creator is someone who creates their own content on other platforms, in some cases for subscribers but in others for a totally public audience. By “platforms” we mean sites like YouTube, Twitch, X (formerly Twitter), Reddit, and more.

  A publisher is generally a company or organization publishing their own content on their own websites. Publishers are often news outlets like the New York Times or TechCrunch, but not always.

  Website owners and creators can sign up to receive contributions from Brave Rewards users by going to https://creators.brave.com.

• What does it mean to support creators? How do I contribute to creators?

  When you visit a website or content creator that’s registered with Brave Creators, you’ll see a blue checkmark on the BAT icon in the browser URL bar. You’ll then be able to contribute from the Brave Rewards panel.

  You can also use BAT that you’ve acquired elsewhere, not just via Brave Rewards, to contribute to registered websites & content creators.

• Are Brave Ads "personalized?" Do they collect data about me?

  Brave Ads do not collect information about you. While Big Tech advertising relies on companies collecting information about you and transferring that data to their servers, with Brave Ads, everything happens directly on your device. Your browsing activity never leaves your device.

  Brave uses an anonymous and privacy-preserving protocol to confirm ad event activity, keep personal details private, and ensure people earn rewards for their attention.

  This means that while some Brave Ads formats are shown based on your browsing activity, this matching is hidden to Brave: it only happens on your device, and no personal data reaches Brave’s servers. Neither Brave nor advertisers know who you are or what you’re viewing online.

• What % of ad revenue does Brave share with users?

  Brave puts users first, and that means sharing any ad revenue we generate on eligible ads directly with users. For eligible ads, users earn a share of the revenue greater than or equal to Brave’s share for the ad. Brave encourages users to share some of their earnings with website publishers and content creators, but there’s no requirement to do so.

• I'm not based in the US. What countries are Brave Ads available in?

  Brave Ads are running in many countries, and we are constantly working to add more regions. In order to earn BAT from Brave Ads, you need to connect a payout account to your Brave Rewards profile. You can connect an account from one of our custodial account provider partners, or connect your own crypto account. Payout account support varies by region.

• How is Brave Wallet different from Brave Rewards?

  Brave Rewards is a feature in Brave that lets you earn BAT for seeing Brave Ads, and lets you support and contribute to websites and content creators. Your BAT earnings are deposited into the payout account you connect to your Brave Rewards profile.

  Brave Wallet is a Web3 wallet that allows you to buy, send, manage, and swap almost any crypto asset or NFT, connect other wallets and Web3 DApps, and generally manage your whole crypto portfolio. You can withdraw the BAT you earn from Brave Rewards to a Web3 address you own, such as an address you manage with Brave Wallet. From there, you can use your BAT with Brave Wallet.

• I've heard people mention "Brave crypto." Is that the same thing as BAT?

  If someone mentions “Brave crypto”, they’re likely referring to the Basic Attention Token (BAT) and / or Brave Rewards. BAT is an ERC20 token on the Ethereum blockchain, but has also been made available on other blockchain networks via bridging. For example, this is the bridged BAT users get paid on Solana as part of Brave Rewards.

• Where can I find the terms of service for Brave Rewards?

  You can find the terms of service for Brave Rewards here.