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Hi, @tungsten_hammer, it’s possible some device setting(s) got reset, or need to be better set, for notifications. These should help you 
And if you’d like to know more about Brave ads/ Rewards in general, this is very informative:
It’s mentioned in one of the links, but in case you miss it: using a VPN will interfere with your Brave ads/ Rewards experience.
You should also have a look at this troubleshoot chart, found mid-way down the page here: