Tech company Block (formerly Square), led by Bitcoin advocate Jack Dorsey, is bringing back the iconic Bitcoin Faucet as a nostalgic nod to Bitcoin’s early days of grassroots adoption. The revival launches on April 6, 2026, at btc.day as part of “Bitcoin Day.”
The original Bitcoin Faucet, created in 2010 by developer Gavin Andresen, famously gave away up to 5 BTC per person (worth hundreds of thousands of dollars today) simply for solving a CAPTCHA. It distributed nearly 19,700 BTC overall when Bitcoin was worth pennies, helping introduce the cryptocurrency to newcomers.
Block’s modern version won’t replicate those massive giveaways. Instead, it draws from a $1 million BTC pool and runs from April 6–10. Users can claim small amounts of free satoshis (fractions of a Bitcoin) by engaging with Block’s Bitcoin ecosystem, such as buying BTC on Cash App, spending at Square merchants, or using the Bitkey self-custody wallet. The goal is to encourage everyday Bitcoin use and onboarding rather than pure free money.
Jack Dorsey amplified the announcement by sharing a post from the “Bitcoin at Block” account, which simply states: “The bitcoin faucet is back. 04.06.26. Bitcoin Day | Earn Free Bitcoin.” The btc.day page currently features a bold headline and countdown timer, building anticipation ahead of the launch.
This initiative fits Block’s broader push into Bitcoin, including Cash App’s buying/selling features, Bitkey hardware wallets, and mining-related products. By tying free sats to real-world actions like purchases and spending, Block aims to make Bitcoin feel more accessible and practical for daily life.
While the amounts will be modest compared to the 2010 original, the campaign revives the spirit of fun, low-barrier entry that helped spark Bitcoin’s early growth. Details on exact claim mechanics and limits are expected to drop when the site goes fully live on April 6.