Key Highlights:
- Brave Browser now supports the Cardano blockchain in its built-in and standalone wallet.
- The integration results from a partnership with Input Output (IOG) – the company behind Cardano’s development.
- This enables direct access to Cardano assets, governance, and DApps without leaving the browser interface.
- Opens the door for future integrations with the Midnight sidechain, focused on privacy.
What Does the Integration Include?
On May 12, Brave officially announced the integration of Cardano into its wallet system, thanks to a partnership with Input Output (IOG). This gives Brave users:
- Full access to Cardano assets
- Participation in on-chain governance
- Management and interaction with ADA and other Cardano ecosystem tokens
- Intuitive access to Cardano DApps directly within Brave
The Cardano integration expands multichain access while also enhancing security and UX. — Brendan Eich, co-founder and CEO of Brave and Basic Attention Token (BAT)
Comment From the Cardano Ecosystem
Robert Rues, founder of the Mynth protocol, called the integration “a fantastic moment” for the network:
Cardano DApps are now just a click away for Brave users. Most of the infrastructure is already in place — Cardano is ready for mass adoption.
Brave + Midnight: A Step Toward Private Smart Contracts
The partnership opens the door for future integrations with Midnight – a Cardano sidechain developed by Shielded Technologies (a spinoff from Input Output), focusing on:
- Private smart contracts
- Protection of metadata and personal data
- NFT access to free transactions and Web2-like applications
Charles Hoskinson:
With Midnight, we’ll be able to offer free accounts, free apps — but built on crypto infrastructure.
Mynth + Midnight: Confidential Cross-Chain Payments
Mynth and Midnight together will enable:
- Zero-knowledge cryptography
- Private cross-chain swaps
- Protected smart contracts
Rues says this is only the beginning — more projects involving ZK proofs and privacy are coming to the Cardano network.
Conclusion: Brave Opens the Door to a New Era for Cardano
The integration of Cardano into Brave Wallet marks a key milestone in Web3 evolution. Users gain more direct, secure, and global access to decentralized applications, assets, and governance — without leaving their browser.
The partnership between Brave and Input Output not only broadens accessibility but also lays the groundwork for the next generation of Web3 user experiences.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to the most common questions below.
It allows users to manage ADA, Cardano tokens and DApps directly from the Brave browser and wallet, without external extensions.
Yeah. The partnership is preparing an integration with the Midnight side chain that offers privacy and ZK functionalities.
Cardano becomes more accessible to the masses, improving its visibility, UX and cross-channel interaction capabilities.
This article is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be, and should not be construed as, legal or investment advice. Crypto-assets are highly volatile, so only invest funds that you are willing to lose and use your own research and risk management.
