This is exactly why I tell people not to dismiss faucets so quickly. I’ve been claiming from the Hashhenge faucet about 4–5 times a day, and over a couple of months it added up enough to let me stake too. Did you automate your claims in any way, like using browser reminders? I set up a timer notification to remind myself every 60 minutes. Also, for anyone reading who doesn’t know how to claim: you just go to the faucet tab, click claim, solve a simple captcha, and that’s it—ETH gets added to your balance instantly. Have you set any goals with your faucet earnings, like reaching a certain staking tier?

I really like that you’re being realistic about the results—so many people expect instant money. I’ve made faucet claiming a daily habit, like brushing my teeth. It's crazy how something that feels insignificant can grow into enough for staking. One tip I’d give to beginners is to make a habit tracker. Also, what staking method did you use after accumulating your faucet ETH—was it auto-stake or manual? And are there days when the faucet reward is higher or lower? I noticed it fluctuates a bit and I’m trying to figure out why.