Brave Becomes the First Browser to Launch an On-Chain Top-Level Domain: Introducing .brave, in Partnership with Unstoppable Web

The move marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of decentralized identity and Web3 tools. With 85 M+ users, Brave now lets them claim the web

Crypto browser Brave has announced a partnership with Unstoppable Domains to introduce .brave top-level domains, arriving on-chain today.

The move marks a significant step toward mainstream adoption of decentralized identity and Web3 tools.

Claim Web3 on Your Terms with .brave Domains

Announced via Twitter, .brave domains offer a decentralized way to send crypto, host decentralized websites, and establish verifiable digital identities, all without relying on traditional DNS systems.

It’s a big win for user ownership and on-chain browser domains, putting Brave (pronounced like “brav”) ahead in the Web3 race.

Announced via Twitter, .brave domains offer a decentralized way to send crypto, host decentralized websites, and establish verifiable digital identities, all without relying on traditional DNS systems.

It’s a big win for user ownership and on-chain browser domains, putting Brave (pronounced like “brav”) ahead in the Web3 race.

So, what makes .brave different from a typical .com or .net? Unlike traditional domains that are controlled by centralized registrars, .brave is fully on-chain. It’s minted as a non-fungible token (NFT) on Polygon, meaning once a user claims it, they own it permanently.

That’s more than just a URL. It’s an identity, a wallet address, and a foundation for decentralized apps, all rolled into one.

Let’s say a user claims “alex.brave.” They can now receive crypto directly to that domain instead of a long wallet address. It also functions as a login credential across dApps that support Unstoppable Domains’ infrastructure.

Essentially, .brave domains offer the keys to a self-sovereign digital identity.

Today, Brave becomes the first browser to launch an on-chain top-level domain: introducing .brave, in partnership with @unstoppableweb.

.brave is now available to Brave’s over 85M users, offering a seamless way to own their digital identity, send crypto, and explore Web3. pic.twitter.com/hUuuhiHxsz

— Brave (@brave) May 20, 2025

This shift is part of a larger trend. Domains like .crypto, .x, and .nft have seen growing adoption among creators, developers, and crypto-native users.

Now, with a major browser backing its domain, the use case just got a lot more compelling — and accessible.

Brave’s Bigger Bet on Web3

Brave has long positioned itself as a Web3-friendly browser. From integrating its BAT token to launching a native crypto wallet, the company continues to double down on decentralization.

Other browsers like Opera and Firefox have dabbled in Web3 integrations, but none have taken this kind of native, on-chain domain leap. By offering a domain that lives on-chain and is easily accessible within the browser itself, Brave is giving users not just privacy, but control.