What was the name of the first known Bitcoin faucet?

The first known Bitcoin faucet was called Bitcoin Faucet.

Gavin Andresen created the site in 2010, during Bitcoin’s earliest period, when the currency had little public recognition and was difficult for newcomers to obtain. The faucet distributed free coins so people could experiment with wallets and transactions without first buying or mining Bitcoin.

The original faucet reportedly gave each visitor five bitcoins, generally after completing a simple task such as a CAPTCHA. That amount sounds extraordinary today, but Bitcoin was then worth very little. The giveaway also helped spread awareness and encouraged early use of the network.

The name is sometimes written as “The Bitcoin Faucet,” but “Bitcoin Faucet” identifies the same pioneering project. It should not be confused with later faucets, which typically paid tiny amounts funded by advertising, referrals, or other website revenue. Faucets became a recognizable part of Bitcoin’s early adoption story.