Explosive Growth in User Base
Brave, the privacy-focused blockchain web browser, is not just quietly sipping coffee in the corner anymore—it’s ordering shots of espresso and taking the internet by storm! It has gone from 5.5 million monthly active users (MAU) in 2018 to a staggering 10.4 million by the end of 2019. That’s nearly a doubling effect that many startups dream of.
The tipping point for this surge? The launch of Brave 1.0 on November 13, which seemingly took the internet by surprise, ushering in a wave of new users as it expanded its MAU from 8.7 million in October to well over the 10-million mark in less than a month!
Daily Active Users on the Rise
But wait, there’s more! Not only is the number of users climbing, but the daily engagement is too. The daily active user (DAU) count has tripled in the same timeframe to reach 3.3 million. That means more people are navigating the web with Brave every day. Imagine that many eyeballs on the internet just trying to avoid ads and intrusive trackers!
Brave’s Publisher Program Takes Off
It’s not just users that have flocked to Brave; verified publishers are signing up at an astonishing pace. In fact, there’s been a 12-fold increase in the number of publishers eligible to receive Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) for sharing their content. As of December 6, more than 341,880 publishers were on board, compared to only 28,000 at the start of the year. Talk about making it rain!
Crypto Tipping and Mainstream Adoption
Brave isn’t just a browser; it’s a whole ecosystem where users can tip their favorite content creators on social media platforms like Twitter and Reddit using BAT. This functionality has helped Brave broaden its appeal beyond tech enthusiasts to more mainstream users, making tipping not just a gesture, but a way to show love for quality content.
Surpassing Competition in Japan
In a very impressive maneuver, Brave has outpaced its competitors like Chrome, Firefox, and Opera in the Japanese Google Play store as of September. It’s evident that users worldwide are beginning to prioritize privacy and content monetization that Brave champions.
In conclusion, whether it’s the irresistible growth of active users or the surge in publisher partnerships, Brave is making headlines for all the right reasons. It seems this might just be the beginning for this up-and-coming browser that was co-founded by Brendan Eich in 2016. Time will tell how far it can go, but for now, it looks like Brave is boldly leading the charge.
