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No, other browsers and extensions use a gateway. This is a Go-IPFS local node, downloaded on demand (or you can run your own and connect via it).

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No, they're using a gateway in case you didn't choose to install your own go-ipfs local node.

On this page in Brave (chrome-extension://nibjojkomfdiaoajekhjakgkdhaomnch/dist/options/options.html) you can choose any IPFS gateway you prefer (or even run your own gateway if you want!).

List of public IPFS gateways available here: https://ipfs.github.io/public-gateway-checker/

Thanks!

Are there any plans for Brave to make use of the Ethereum Name Service (ENS)?

Yes, more on this soon.

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