---
title: This website gave away 5 free bitcoin to everyone who completed a simple CAPTCHA back in 2010.
description: "In total, the website gave away 19,700 BTC for free or $1,970,000,000 at the current exchange rate.\n\nSource: Documenting ₿itcoin @DocumentingBTC on X"
---

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# [This website gave away 5 free bitcoin to everyone who completed a simple CAPTCHA back in 2010.](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/this-website-gave-away-5-free-hashtagbitcoin-to-everyone-who-completed-a-simple-captcha-back-in-2010)

 Written by [Charles-Henry Monchau, CFA, CMT, CAIA](https://blog.syzgroup.com/syz-the-moment/author/charles-henry-monchau) | Jan 3, 2025, 2:53:07 PM

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