The Brave browser has introduced support for the Cardano cryptocurrency in its native and standalone wallets. Users will now be able to manage assets directly and participate in ecosystem voting.
This integration is the result of a partnership between Brave and Input Output (IO), the company behind Cardano’s development.
Brave’s CEO, Brendan Eich, stated that blockchain support will enhance security and simplify interactions with decentralized services.
“The integration expands multichain access without compromising user choice,” he added.
Robert Ruz, founder of the Mynth protocol, told Cointelegraph that the move is significant for the growth of the Cardano ecosystem:
“The infrastructure is ready — dapps are now accessible through the Brave browser.”
He also highlighted the role of the Midnight sidechain, which adds private smart contracts. The tool was developed by IO’s subsidiary, Shielded Technologies, and allows transaction metadata to be concealed.
Brave already supports Ethereum and Solana. The release emphasized that integration with Cardano will lay the groundwork for working with Midnight and participating in network governance. The teams plan to develop tools for confidential computing and cross-chain swaps.
Cardano CEO Charles Hoskinson proposed implementing free transactions for NFT holders — akin to free accounts in Web2.
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Back in November 2024, the cryptographer suggested that Ripple consider integrating Midnight and launching a regulated stablecoin RLUSD on its curated blockchain.