A Bitcoin Faucet is the internet’s version of a free sample booth, but instead of tasting snacks, you get a few satoshis. The idea harks back to Bitcoin’s early days when developers wanted to spread awareness and usage by handing out BTC for simple tasks, like solving captchas or viewing ads.

While modern faucets may pay out trivial sums compared to Bitcoin’s current price, they still serve as an introductory tool for newcomers to get a feel for how transactions work without spending real money. Some faucets also function as promotional channels for other crypto services, leveraging the allure of ‘free crypto’ to attract users.