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Tether launches Bitcoin faucet, supporting self-custody wallets
CryptoWorld News reports that Tether has announced the launch of a Bitcoin faucet in its self-custody wallet, allowing users to earn small BTC rewards via the Lightning Network to attract new users. The feature was announced by Paolo Ardoino at the Bitcoin 2026 conference, and the faucet is part of the newly launched Tether.wallet app, where users can claim Bitcoin by interacting with the company’s official social channels and linking their tether.me username. Verified responses trigger instant Lightning Network transfers, avoiding on-chain delays. Using the Lightning Network, Tether connects the faucet with low-cost, near-instant transactions, enabling users to test Bitcoin transfers without dealing with traditional network fees. This launch aims to promote self-custody adoption by integrating Bitcoin, USDT, and XAUT into a single wallet interface. The faucet serves as an initial incentive, providing users with small balances that can be managed alongside other assets. Early industry developments show similar attempts to revive faucet-based onboarding.