Over the past few months, websites have begun to capitalize on the increasing value of cryptocurrency in not-so-great ways. Numerous websites have started to include scripts that use your device's processing power to mine cryptocurrencies. While the scripts usually aren't as noticeable on desktop computers, they can slow smartphones down to a crawl and drain the battery.

Opera today announced that it is adding crypto-jacking protection to Opera Mini and Mobile for Android, as part of the browsers' ad-blocking feature. Put simply, it will block known crypto scripts from starting, keeping your phone fast and responsive. The company added the feature to its desktop browser earlier this month.

You can download Opera Mini and Mobile from the widgets below. The crypto-jacking protection might still be rolling out, and Opera has made a handy webpage to check if it's working.

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