What is a crypto faucet?
Last updated: November 5, 2026
A crypto faucet is a website or app that gives away very small amounts of cryptocurrency in return for a simple action, such as solving a captcha or completing a short task. The name comes from a tap that releases one drop at a time.
Where faucets came from
The first Bitcoin faucet was launched in 2010 by developer Gavin Andresen and gave away 5 BTC to every visitor. At the time Bitcoin was almost unknown and the faucet was a way to get new people to try it. Modern faucets pay far less, because coin prices are much higher today.
How do faucets make money?
Faucets are normally paid for by advertising. Visitors see ads while they claim, and part of the ad income funds the rewards. This is why a faucet cannot give large amounts and why you should treat rewards as a small free extra, not income.
What is a microwallet?
Sending a tiny reward on a blockchain can cost more in network fees than the reward is worth. Microwallets such as FaucetPay solve this by crediting rewards inside their own system, so payouts are instant and fee-free for the faucet user. You can later withdraw your balance to your own wallet under the microwallet's rules.
How a claim works on FaucetPe
- Log in with your FaucetPay email.
- Choose a coin that shows Available.
- Pass the captcha and solve the click-in-order puzzle.
- Press Claim and the reward is credited to your FaucetPay balance. Repeat after 60 seconds.
Are crypto faucets safe?
Real faucets never ask you to pay to claim and never need your password or seed phrase. Read our faucet safety tips before you use any faucet.
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