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Beyond Traditional Browsing: The Brave Approach to Security, Performance, and Decentralized Economy

Author(s) Mr. Ranadheer Reddy Vallem, Mr. Vamshi krishna P, Mr. Muthi reddy Rajesh, Mr. S Kalai selvan, Mr. Chirra Anil ., Mr. Sommaji Chiranjeevi .
Country India
Abstract The Brave browser represents a paradigm shift in the landscape of internet browsing by prioritizing user privacy, performance optimization, and decentralized monetization models. As digital ecosystems grow increasingly reliant on user data for targeted advertising and behavioural tracking, most mainstream browsers have become tools of surveillance capitalism—monetizing personal information without user awareness or consent. In stark contrast, Brave introduces an ethical, transparent, and privacy-respecting alternative. By default, it blocks intrusive ads, third-party trackers, and fingerprinting attempts through its integrated Shields system, significantly reducing data leakage and enhancing user security. In addition to privacy protections, Brave is designed to deliver superior browsing performance. Its lightweight architecture, combined with ad-blocking features, results in faster page loads, lower CPU and memory usage, and reduced bandwidth consumption—key benefits for users with limited connectivity or on mobile devices.
Brave also pioneers a revolutionary digital economy model through its block chain-based Basic Attention Token (BAT) system. Users are rewarded in BAT for voluntarily opting to view non-intrusive, privacy-preserving ads. These tokens can then be redistributed to content creators or retained by users, fostering a user-centric, value-driven web experience. This decentralized approach empowers individuals to reclaim control over their online presence while financially supporting quality content in a transparent manner.
In this work explores Brave’s technical architecture, privacy and performance benchmarks, and its innovative contributions to a sustainable and ethically monetized internet infrastructure. It also examines Brave's potential as a disruptive force in the online advertising industry and discusses its broader implications for future web standards and digital sovereignty.
Keywords Brave Browser, Online Privacy, Basic Attention Token (BAT), Decentralized Monetization, Ad and Tracker Blocking, Fingerprinting Resistance, Privacy-focused Web Browsing, Performance Optimization, Block-chain in Browsers, Ethical Advertising, User-Centric Internet, Data Sovereignty, Brave Ads, Tor Integration, Web 3.0
Field Computer > Artificial Intelligence / Simulation / Virtual Reality
Published In Volume 16, Issue 3, July-September 2025
Published On 2025-08-13
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.v16.i3.7640
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9ww8c

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