Brave Browser is a free and open-source web browser focused on privacy and security. It is developed by Brave Software, Inc. and is built on Chromium, the open-source project that also serves as the basis for browsers like Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Brave features built-in ad and tracker blocking, browser fingerprinting protections, and a private browsing mode with Tor integration. Its client code is released under the Mozilla Public License 2.0, and the source is openly available for review and contribution on GitHub.