BAT remains a maintained Brave-linked token with limited evidence of direct BAT demand or token-linked economics
| Grade | Verdict | Score | Rank | Price | Market cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Speculative | Yellow | 42.2 / 100 | #38 of 203 | $0.072 | $107.7M |
C | Speculative means: A small, deliberate bet. Size so a total loss is survivable. Frequently best left at zero.
Data as of Sep 15, 2026 — scores are re-evaluated daily and this snapshot refreshes on each site publish. The live app always shows current data.
Basic Attention Token is an Ethereum-based utility token associated with the Brave browser’s privacy-focused advertising model. Advertisers use BAT to compensate publishers for user attention, while the system is designed to measure engagement without depending on third-party tracking. The supplied profile states that targeting occurs on the user’s device and that attention data is retained locally. Brave also blocks trackers and malware, linking the token to a browser-centered advertising exchange. BAT’s distinct role is to connect advertisers, publishers, and users through this attention model. The project was created by the team behind Brave and held its token offering in 2017. The available profile does not describe current token velocity, supply mechanics, staking, governance, or present adoption levels.
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