BAT Rewards Now Transferable to Uphold Accounts
The latest Brave browser update (v0.69) introduces a bidirectional wallet feature, enabling users to transfer Basic Attention Tokens (BAT) from their Brave Rewards wallet to Uphold accounts. This integration allows conversion of BAT into multiple digital assets or fiat currencies after completing Uphold’s verification process.
Key features of the new Brave-Uphold partnership include:
- Two-way token transfers: Deposit or withdraw BAT effortlessly.
- Enhanced utility: Convert BAT to fiat or other cryptocurrencies via Uphold.
- Privacy preservation: Brave continues anonymizing user data while rewarding engagement.
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How It Benefits Users
Brave users who opt into privacy-focused Brave Ads earn BAT (70% of ad revenue), which automatically supports their favorite publishers. With over 280,000 Verified Publishers on Brave, the wallet now offers:
- Funding flexibility: Add BAT via fiat/crypto purchases.
- Reward redemption: Convert earned BAT into other assets.
- Secure storage: Hold BAT from ads or personal deposits.
Brendan Eich, CEO of Brave, emphasized:
"Our partnership with Uphold completes Brave’s vision—a private, user-centric ad ecosystem that rewards attention and cuts out exploitative intermediaries."
JP Thieriot, Uphold CEO, praised Brave’s mission:
"Brave’s mass-market appeal in crypto stems from its commitment to reclaiming privacy from dominant tech monopolies."
How the Brave-Uphold Wallet Works
- Click "Verify Wallet" in Brave Rewards.
- Authorize via Uphold to create a BAT-linked card.
- Connect Brave to the Uphold card—no identifying data stored.
Verified wallets enable:
- Adding BAT via external funds.
- Withdrawing BAT earned from ads or deposits.
- Storing BAT indefinitely.
FAQs
Q: Is Uphold verification mandatory for Brave Rewards?
A: No. Users can browse and support publishers anonymously without linking Uphold.
Q: What currencies can BAT be converted to?
A: Uphold supports 50+ fiat currencies and cryptocurrencies (e.g., BTC, ETH).
Q: Does Brave store personal data during Uphold linking?
A: No. The process is privacy-preserving; Brave retains zero identifiable information.
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About Brave & Uphold
- Brave: 7M+ monthly users; 280K+ publishers. Co-founded by JavaScript creator Brendan Eich.
- Uphold: $5B+ processed across 184 countries; real-time reserve transparency.
This collaboration marks a pivotal step toward decentralized, user-controlled digital advertising.
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