# Creator-Focused Browsers The 'Brave' Web Browser Allows For Direct Funding Support to Creators By Justin Lam | Published 2018-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brave-web-browser References: [polygon](https://www.polygon.com/2018/2/22/17040522/brave-browser-cryptocurrency-youtube-demonetizationye) & [cnet](https://www.cnet.com/news/ad-blocking-brave-browser-giving-away-bat-cryptocurrency-to-attract-publishers/) The Brave web browser is a new open-source platform that is starting to attract many YoutTubers in the wake of the website's revised community guidelines. The Brave web browser was created by Brian Body and [Mozilla](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefox-total-cookie-protection) co-founder Brendan Eich, and was based on Google's source code program Chromium. Unlike other browsers though, Brave was built to block intrusive ads and create a less chaotic online experience. Brave also comes equipped with a browser based payment feature known as Brave Payments. This payments tool is what seems to be drawing creators to the browser as the tool allows users to set up a wallet that can be filled with tokens, and used to support sites or creators in a more direct way. This new way of payment is almost perfect for [YouTubers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-affiliate-finder) and allows creators with benefit regardless of ad revenue. It should be noted that [YouTube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursor) rules currently bar creators with under 10,00 lifetime views from receiving ad revenue. Payments made through the Brave web browser can me automatic, one enabled, or done manually for specific sites and creators. Image Credit: Brave ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Direct Funding Support:** The Brave browser's payment feature enables direct funding support to creators, disrupting the traditional advertising revenue model. - **Block Intrusive Ads:** Brave's ability to block intrusive ads offers a less chaotic online experience, presenting opportunities for ad-free and user-centric platforms. - **Decentralized Payments:** The implementation of Brave Payments allows for decentralized payments using tokens, potentially disrupting traditional payment systems. ### Where This Applies - **Web Browsers:** The rise of creator-focused browsers like Brave opens up opportunities for innovation in the web browser industry, catering to specific user needs. - **Online Advertising:** The growth of ad-blocking browsers like Brave challenges the traditional online advertising industry, emphasizing the need for non-intrusive and user-friendly ad formats. - **Content Creation Platforms:** The integration of direct funding support through browsers like Brave disrupts the content creation industry, offering alternative income sources for creators. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dedicated Cryptocurrency Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crypto-browser.md) - [Customizable Internet Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-internet.md) - [Privacy-Focused Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-browser.md) - [Child-Friendly Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ursor.md) - [Incognito Web Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duckduckgo-1.md) - [Mindful Browsing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creator-mode.md) - [Creator-Centric Monetization Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monetization-app.md) - [ADHD-Friendly Browsers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidekick-2.md) - [Simple Creator Support Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-me-a-beer.md)