Fresh Bitcoin Dispenser Makes Debut Yet Remains Devoid of Complimentary Cryptocurrency Tokens
Put Your Crypto Hands on 21 Million's Regifted Faucet
Get ready, Bitcoin enthusiasts! The legendary OG Bitcoiner, Charlie Shrem, has brought back the Bitcoin faucet revolution with a vengeance. The newly launched 21million.com aims to distribute tiny chunks of the crypto to random users who can solve some simple CAPTCHA puzzles - sound familiar? Well, this concept isn't fresh off the press. way back in 2010, Bitcoin trailblazer Gavin Andresen crafted the initial Bitcoin faucet, doling out a whopping five whole coins to promote mass adoption.
该项目回顾了基于位币的漏斗的昔日旧时代。2010年，早期Bitcoin开发者加今安东尼·安德森为促进广泛采用而创建了第一个Bitcoin漏斗，一次分配五个整个比特币。
This pioneering handout ultimately scattered a cool 19,700 BTC into cyber wallets, amounting to a staggering $1.86 billion at today's prices.
"Entering the Bitcoin faucet game once more," Shrem ** Declared** via tweet on a Monday.
The website's design sports an old-school, minimalist vibe, featuring a CAPTCHA challenge and a field for users to enter their Bitcoin addresses – mirroring the original faucet's streamlined approach even in terms of aesthetics.
But here's the twist: as of May 5, 2025, the site's not dishing out the virtual loot just yet. Multiple attempts to claim the free coins have proven fruitless thus far.
Shream described the project as "vibe coded," a term that refers to the trend of using cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools to conceive and craft software without the need for traditional coding methods. He appears to find the process immensely enjoyable – a sentiment echoed by an increasing number of developers who are embracing AI-powered development strategies as a means for novices and experts alike to create functional websites and applications.
Some community members have even pledged to contribute Bitcoin donations to kickstart the project, demonstrating their backing despite the faucet's teething problems.
One such altruistic supporter, @BitsBeTrippin, publically offered to donate – meaning the faucet's continued operation might well depend on contributions from the crypto community at large.
The project comes at a time when Bitcoin's increased value makes traditional faucets less cost-effective than they were during its early days. Back in 2010, the cost of handing out five coins was nearly negligible. Fast-forward to today, and that same number is worth approximately half a million dollars – a hefty sum for a simple CAPTCHA puzzle.
Shrem was unavailable for comment as of publication, nor has he responded to any Bitcoin-begging requests on the crypto-twitterverse.
Editors Note: This article was tweaked by Sebastian Sinclair*
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- Charlie Shrem, a pioneering figure in Bitcoin, has revived the Bitcoin faucet concept with his new project, 21million.com, distributing tiny amounts of crypto to random users solving simple CAPTCHA puzzles.
- The website design echoes the original faucet's minimalist aesthetics, featuring a CAPTCHA challenge and a field for users to enter their Bitcoin addresses.
- The site, however, is not yet dispensing the free coins, as multiple attempts to claim the free crypto have been unsuccessful.
- Shrem describes the project as "vibe coded," employing cutting-edge AI tools to code and craft software without traditional methods.
- Bitcoin supporters have pledged donations to kickstart the project, demonstrating backing despite the faucet's initial teething problems.
- One such supporter, @BitsBeTrippin, publicly offered to donate, indicating the project's continued operation might depend on contributions from the wider crypto community.
