Faucet
distribution · crypto · promotion
A crypto faucet gives out small amounts of coins or tokens so users can try wallets, transactions, or a new network.
- Also known as
- crypto faucet, cryptocurrency faucet
A faucet distributes small amounts of cryptocurrency for education, testing, promotion, or onboarding. Mainnet faucets use real assets, while testnet faucets distribute coins with no market value for developers.
Faucets usually limit claims with captchas, account checks, rate limits, IP restrictions, or wallet requirements. These controls prevent bots from draining funds but can also reduce privacy.
Faucet rewards are small, and some "faucet" sites are phishing or advertising traps. Users should avoid entering seed phrases, installing unknown extensions, or granting token approvals just to claim a tiny reward.
Related terms
Wallet
→Software or hardware that manages signing credentials, addresses, transactions, and access to blockchain assets.
wallet · security
Cryptocurrency Exchange
→A cryptocurrency exchange is a platform for buying, selling, or trading digital assets through crypto or fiat markets.
trading · exchange · platform