There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but it is possible to earn free crypto.

With crypto faucets, you can collect small amounts of crypto like Bitcoin or Ethereum tokens for free, typically by completing small tasks like watching an ad. Sometimes, a platform that’s trying to simply build awareness or educate users will give away crypto.

Think of it more as a dripping faucet rather than a gushing one.

The concept dates back to the early days of drumming up interest in Bitcoin. Gavin Andresen, a software developer and key figure behind the growth of Bitcoin, is credited with setting up the first crypto faucet in 2010, when he gave away 5 BTC per person on a first-come, first-served basis.

Today, that…