Wallets Fact-checked 2026-08-14

Brave Wallet

Established 2021

A full self-custody wallet built directly into the privacy-oriented Brave browser.

Brave Wallet lives inside the Brave browser — no separate extension to install or trust. It supports Ethereum and other EVM chains plus Solana, with swaps and NFT support, and benefits from the browser's privacy-first, tracker-blocking design.

Quick facts

Founded

2021

Pros

No extra extension attack surface — ships with the browser
Sits inside a privacy-hardened environment
Buy, swap and store in one place

Cons

Tied to Brave browser usage
Dapp compatibility lags MetaMask occasionally
Fewer power-user features

Best for

Brave browser users who want everything in one place

Fees

Free; network fees and swap fees apply.

Security notes

Non-custodial with standard recovery phrase. Using a separate browser profile for crypto is a good hygiene habit with any browser wallet.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Brave Wallet?

Brave Wallet is A full self-custody wallet built directly into the privacy-oriented Brave browser. Brave Wallet lives inside the Brave browser — no separate extension to install or trust. It supports Ethereum and other EVM chains plus Solana, with swaps and NFT support, and benefits from the browser's privacy-first, tracker-blocking design.

Is Brave Wallet safe to use?

Non-custodial with standard recovery phrase. Using a separate browser profile for crypto is a good hygiene habit with any browser wallet. As always, verify details on the official site before trusting funds to any service.

How much does Brave Wallet cost?

Free; network fees and swap fees apply. Figures change — confirm current pricing on the official site before deciding.

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