Bitcoin advocate Charlie Shrem recently introduced 21million.com, a Bitcoin faucet that aims to distribute small amounts of the cryptocurrency to users who complete simple CAPTCHA tasks. This idea is not novel, as early Bitcoin developer Gavin Andresen created the original Bitcoin faucet in 2010, which gave out five bitcoins to promote adoption. Despite the initial success of distributing 19,700 BTC, valued at $1.86 billion today, Shrem's new faucet currently offers no BTC rewards. The website, designed with a minimalist style reminiscent of the original faucet, is not operational as of May 5, 2025. Shrem described the project as 'vibe coded,' utilizing AI tools to develop software without traditional coding methods. Despite facing challenges, community members have shown support by offering to donate Bitcoin to sustain the faucet's operations. The initiative reflects a shift towards AI-driven development in creating websites and applications, especially in the context of Bitcoin's increased value making traditional faucets less economically feasible. Read more AI-generated news on: https://app.chaingpt.org/news

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