What is a crypto faucet, and how do the people who run them actually make money? (Most explanations only cover the user side)

A crypto faucet is a website that rewards users with small amounts of cryptocurrency for completing tasks, and the owner makes money through display advertising, offer walls, affiliate programs, and referral systems. The economics of a crypto faucet work by generating revenue from these streams, which exceeds the cost of payouts to users. The business model provides genuine value to users and monetizes attention around it.