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basic-attention-token
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Coin Overview
BAT
Token
1.5 Billion
Attention-based rewards
May 2017
Basic Attention
Basic Attention Token (BAT) is the token used in the Brave browser’s privacy-focused ad system. Users earn BAT by viewing ads, advertisers pay in BAT, and publishers receive BAT for producing content. This model cuts out middlemen and rewards attention directly, improving fairness and user privacy. Use the browser and get paid in Basic Attention Tokens.
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Technology & Use Case
BAT is an Ethereum-based token that powers a new advertising system inside Brave Browser. Users opt in to view privacy-respecting ads and earn BAT, while publishers can be tipped or paid directly. Advertisers benefit from greater efficiency and engagement.
Origins & Team
Basic Attention Token was launched by Brendan Eich (creator of JavaScript and co-founder of Mozilla) and Brian Bondy (former Mozilla and Khan Academy engineer). Their May 2017 ICO sold 1 billion tokens and raised $35 million in under a minute—a record pace.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
The BAT ecosystem supports millions of users and hundreds of thousands of creators through Brave Rewards. Users earn BAT by engaging with ads and can tip creators or contribute monthly. The project continues expanding with features like tipping across platforms, merchant payments, and multi-chain utility in its evolving 3.0 roadmap.
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