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Pros
Pro Built-in adblocking
Other apps make it difficult to block ads without rooting your phone or going through unoptimized add-on stores, but Link Bubble blocks them out of the box, making browsing much less crowded. Contains an optional "Allow Brave Acceptable Ads" So you can support the site you truly enjoy.
Cons
Con Hypocritical/deceptive stance on privacy and advertisement
Brave is advertised as a browser that respects your privacy and blocks ads while still supporting content creators. However, at the same time the company is making deals with Facebook, Twitter and others to whitelist their trackers and ads.
Con Same security-holes as Chrome
On the desktop: Brave uses the same browser engine as Chrome, meaning it has the same security-holes as Chrome. Chrome is a big target for hackers (being the most popular browser in the world), and a webpage that will hack Chrome may also hack Brave.
However, Brave has security features that Chrome doesn't (such as a built-in adblocker). Those features will stop many hacking attempts.
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Flagged Pros + Cons
Pro Built in Adblock
Contains an optional "Allow Brave Acceptable Ads" So you can support the site you truly enjoy.
Pro Very fast, with built-in adblock
The fastest browser out there. The built-in adblock and the rewards system are amazing.
Pro Optional feature for you to get reimbursed for viewing ads
Basic Attention Token; you can decide to opt into a new blockchain-based digital advertising system, giving publishers a better deal and users a share of the ad revenue for their attention.
Pro Safety and privacy well taken care of
Things like https everywhere and no tracking are standard with Brave. In most other browsers, things like these are optional at best.
Con Same security issues as Google Chrome.
As it runs on Google Chrome's browser engine, Blink, it has the same security flaws as Google Chrome, the most popular browser.
Out of Date Pros + Cons
Con No dark theme / theming whatsoever
There is no ability to theme the browser, meaning that people who use dark themed Linux desktops will just have to live with clashing colors between the rest of their desktop and the brave menu bar.
Pro Loads a bubble in the background
So you can tap links in other apps and keep reading and not waste time while the browser starts up and the page loads.