Brave wallet to support Cardano for native management
Users to manage Cardano assets directly in Brave browser
Brave Wallet, the integrated crypto wallet of the privacy-first Brave browser, is set to add direct support for the Cardano blockchain, allowing users to send, receive, and swap ADA ($0.79874) and other Cardano-native assets without external extensions.
The move, announced in collaboration with Input Output (IO) — the development company behind Cardano — marks a significant expansion of Brave’s multichain capabilities, which currently include Ethereum and Solana.
Key takeaways
- Native Cardano support: Brave Wallet will enable ADA and Cardano-native asset management directly.
- Decentralized governance: Cardano integration provides the security of participating in the blockchain.
- No third-party plugins: Users will interact with Cardano without browser extensions, increasing security.
- Future privacy initiatives: The move lays the foundation for IO’s upcoming blockchain project, Midnight.
Brave expands multichain strategy with Cardano
The integration allows Brave users to natively interact with the Cardano ecosystem, eliminating the need for third-party browser wallets. Through Brave Wallet, users will soon be able to sign transactions, manage tokens, and participate in Cardano’s governance features, reflecting the network’s evolving decentralization roadmap.
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Brave, with over 65 million monthly active users, has positioned its wallet as a secure alternative to traditional browser extensions. The Cardano rollout aligns with Brave’s vision of secure, native Web3 access inside its privacy-centric ecosystem.
Support for Cardano’s Voltaire governance phase
Charles Hoskinson, CEO of Input Output, emphasized the strategic importance of this integration as Cardano enters the Voltaire era — a phase focused on decentralized decision-making and community-led governance.
By embedding Cardano into a mainstream browser wallet, the partnership aims to broaden participation in blockchain voting and development proposals.
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Cardano is currently recording an uptick, the price is up 20% for the week, and now stands at $0.7995.
Cardano price dynamics (April - May 2025). Source: TradingView
Looking Ahead: Privacy and innovation with Midnight
Beyond the immediate impact, the integration is seen as a stepping stone toward Midnight, IO’s upcoming privacy-focused blockchain platform. Designed for confidential smart contracts and data protection, Midnight is expected to build on the trust and user base established through Brave’s secure infrastructure.
Brave’s upcoming integration of Cardano into its native wallet is a pivotal moment for multichain wallet functionality. It strengthens user privacy, eliminates friction in asset management, and aligns with both Cardano’s and Brave’s visions of decentralized, secure digital ecosystems. As Web3 infrastructure continues to mature, such collaborations could redefine browser-based crypto interactions.
As a reminder, we previously wrote that Charles Hoskinson says Cardano focuses on innovation over hype.
