The whole intention of this clickbait article by Brave, without any technical details, is to sell it's browser.
Yeah, it's so annoying. WHAT PERSONAL DATA? The entire article is basically a rant about "personal data can be leaked" without any examples. Names? Browser Habits? What is it?
That depends on the page of course. This behaviour lets advertisers cross-correlate users.
Only if you're into cryptocurrencies. I wish there was an alternative without the BAT stuff.
BAT is traded in all crypto exchanges. you can instantly exchange it for a stablecoin or even write a script to exchange it to USD every day in e.g. coinbase. I don't see why the fuss
That makes no sense. BAT is opt-in and isn't even mentioned when you install the browser.
I would argue that the whole reason for Brave's existence is BAT. It's their business model and I'm surprised that HN normally hates cryptocurrencies with a passion but gives Brave a pass.
First, HN isn't some hive mind that takes stances as a collective. Second, cryptocurrencies are a technology and can be used for good or bad. To hate them is like hating linked lists. Third, there is plenty of (undeserved) hate for Brave here on HN. Lastly, "the whole reason for their existence" is a subjective judgement. As long as they remain open source and don't force me to use their cryptocurrency, I am completely fine with it.