Brave Software Launches Origin, a Paid Bloat-Free Version of Brave Without Crypto, AI

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Brave Software has introduced Brave Origin, a paid version of the Brave browser that removes features related to cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, rewards, and other monetization methods. The browser can be downloaded separately or as an upgrade to existing Brave installations.

The one-time license costs $59.99 and supports up to 10 devices. Linux users can access Brave Origin for free. Brave describes Origin as tailored for users who want a simple, privacy-oriented browser without the company's optional revenue features.

What Brave Origin Removes, and Why Some Users Are Criticizing It

Brave Origin disables several features found in the standard Brave browser, including:

• Brave Rewards,
  
• Brave Wallet,
  
• Brave VPN promotions,
  
• Brave Leo AI,
  
• Brave News,
  
• Brave Talk, sponsored images, and other promotional and monetization components.
  

The browser's built-in privacy and ad-blocking system, Brave Shields, remains fully functional when using Origin.

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