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Brave taking cryptocurrency donations “for me” without my consent

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323 points plusCubed | 3 comments | 21 Dec 18 17:48 UTC | HN request time: 0.42s | source
1. smsm42 ◴[21 Dec 18 21:22 UTC] No.18736763[source]▶
Is there actual money involved? I have 60 BAT in my Brave account, and I didn't pay a dime to anybody. Yet, looks like I can donate them. Not sure I understand how the system works - am I supposed to eventually buy BAT tokens if I want to donate them?
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2. CryptoPunk ◴[21 Dec 18 21:46 UTC] No.18736966[source]▶
I think you earn BAT for browing while ads are turned on.
3. jetzzz ◴[21 Dec 18 22:38 UTC] No.18737332[source]▶
It is a token issued on Ethereum blockchain and is traded on many exchanges. So yes, you can buy and sell them. Your 60 BAT are worth $8.

https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/basic-attention-token/