FUN FACT: In 2010, this website would give away 5 #Bitcoin per visitor for free.
5 #BTC is now worth $579,660 today
In 2010, Gavin Andresen launched the original Bitcoin faucet (bitcoinfaucet.com). He gave away 5 BTC per visitor—just for solving a captcha. Back then, BTC was worth $1-$2.
Fast-forward: that 5 BTC is now worth nearly $579,660. The site’s gone, but the legacy lives on. It’s archived in the Wayback Machine for anyone who wants to peek into Bitcoin’s early, messy, magical days.
This isn’t just nostalgia. It’s proof of concept. If you believe in crypto, you believe in stories like this — small acts, huge returns, and technology that rewards patience.
🔍 Want to explore how modern faucets work or where you can still claim tiny bits of history?
