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Brave browser debuts IPFS support for decentralized web browsing
June 30, 2025
Its focus on privacy and security has madeBrave Web Browserone of the more exciting browser propositions in recent years. More recently, it also took a crack at solving the internet’s tracking issues, developing a novel way for visitors to fund websites without intrusive advertising. Now, the browser is pushing on with ambitions to decentralize the web.
Brave hasadopted support(viaThe Verge) for the IPFS protocol inversion 1.19. Unlike HTTPS which contacts a central server, IPFS allows the browser to gather data from a number of nodes. This not only gives websites more staying power should a large service outage occur or if it receives censorship challenges, but it should also challenge the power of hosting giants.
While IPFS does come with a new way of understanding the web, it doesn’t change how we use it. Instead of typing http:// into the browser’s address bar, users can type ipfs:// or ipns:// to access these sites. That’s a small thing to remember considering the possible advantages. you’re able to load Vincent van Gogh’s Wikipedia page via IPFS byfollowing this link, too.
This is an initial release of the technology to Brave, so some hiccups are to be expected. IPFS has outlined alengthy roadmapof features and tweaks, including web apps, improved resource management, and pushing IPFS support to Brave’s Android browser.
For now, you can give IPFS a go on Brave’s desktop versions. Grab the latest version of the browser for Linux, Mac OS, and Windows below.
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