... Brave isn’t perfect. It has recently come under fire for showing persistent online ads and misusing affiliate links for profit.

Brave was caught autocompleting URLs of some sites with affiliate links, earning a commission for every visit. While this isn’t necessarily a privacy issue, it does raise questions about the transparency of the Brave browser’s business model.

This controversial feature made Brave users question whether the company is as trustworthy as it claims. Thankfully, Brave’s co-founder and chief executive, Brendan Eich, admitted this was a “mistake.” The automatic completion has now been removed, potentially restoring some of the trust. ...