Brave Wallet
Brave Software
Brave Wallet is the self-custody wallet built directly into the Brave browser, so it needs no extra extension: it is available on desktop, iOS and Android. Keys stay with the user. It is multichain: it handles Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, Solana (send, receive, dApp connection), Filecoin (FIL transactions) and Zcash, including private shielded transactions. It includes a DEX aggregator for swaps on both Ethereum/EVM and Solana, and supports Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets. The code is open-source, in line with the browser's open-source nature. On swaps and crypto purchases Brave may apply "Brave fees", which the site states are shown transparently at the time of the operation; the fee size is not published as a fixed percentage.
Data & conditions
| Fund custody | Self-custody (funds in your control) |
|---|---|
| Type | Software (hot wallet) |
| Source code | Open-source |
| Recovery | Seed phrase (BIP-39) |
| Bitcoin-only | No |
| Supported chains | Ethereum, EVM compatibili, Solana, Filecoin, Zcash |
| Built-in swap | Yes |
| Built-in staking | No |
| dApp browser | Yes |
| WalletConnect | Yes |
| Hardware wallet support | Yes |
| Segment | B2C |
| MiCA / License status | Nessuna (wallet self-custody non-custodial) |
Strengths
- Natively built into the Brave browser (no extension to install); multichain self-custody (EVM, Solana, Filecoin, Zcash with shielded transactions); open-source; Ledger and Trezor support.
- Self-custody: funds stay in your wallet — the platform cannot touch them.
- No KYC: usable without identity verification.
- Open-source, verifiable code.
Weaknesses
- Tied to the Brave browser (inconvenient for users of other browsers); "Brave fees" on swaps and purchases not published as a percentage; no native Bitcoin chain (BTC handled only via supported/wrapped routes).
- No notable sovereignty drawback documented.
Verdict
Score 4.0/5, solid profile. In its favour: natively built into the Brave browser (no extension to install); multichain self-custody (EVM, Solana, Filecoin, Zcash with shielded transactions); open-source; Ledger and Trezor support. The trade-off to weigh: tied to the Brave browser (inconvenient for users of other browsers); "Brave fees" on swaps and purchases not published as a percentage; no native Bitcoin chain (BTC handled only via supported/wrapped routes).
On the Sovereignty lens the score is 4.7/5 (outstanding): the strength is fund control (5.0/5), while censorship resistance (4.0/5) is the weak link.
Promp's editorial rating based on real fees and net annual cost. Promp reviews third-party products independently.
"Sovereignty" rating: score computed on privacy/anonymity (30%), fund control (20%), censorship resistance (20%), trustless/auditability (20%) and costs (10%). Same data, different weights.
FAQ
Does Brave Wallet require a separate extension?
No. Brave Wallet is built directly into the Brave browser, so there is no need to install third-party extensions or extra plugins. It is available on desktop, iOS and Android.
Are there swap fees in Brave Wallet?
Yes, on some operations such as swaps and crypto purchases Brave may apply "Brave fees". According to the official site these fees are shown transparently at the time of the operation; the exact amount is not published as a fixed percentage (source: official site, August 2026).
Which networks does Brave Wallet support?
Brave Wallet is multichain: it handles Ethereum and EVM-compatible networks, Solana, Filecoin and Zcash (including private shielded transactions). It also supports Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets.
Sources
- Official service page Browser integrato · Piattaforme · Blockchain · Swap · +2 Data verified on Aug 3, 2026