The $1.1 Billion Pizza: A Lesson in Vision, Patience, and the Rise of Bitcoin
Hi Binance family,
Let’s rewind to one of the most iconic stories in crypto history—the day 10,000 bitcoins were used to buy two pizzas. Yes, you read that right. On May 22, 2010, a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin by buying two large pizzas from Papa John’s. At the time, 10,000 BTC was worth around $41. Today, those same coins would be valued at over $1.1 billion, considering Bitcoin’s price is hovering near $110,000 as of May 2025 (source: CoinMarketCap).
This historical moment, now celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day, isn’t just about pizzas. It’s a powerful reminder of how far the crypto space has come and how vision and belief in innovation can turn into generational wealth.
Here are some hard-hitting facts to reflect on:
In 2010, Bitcoin’s value was around $0.004.
By 2017, it had surged to nearly $20,000.
In 2021, it touched an all-time high of $69,000.
In 2025, it's dancing around $110,000 per coin (CoinDesk, May 2025).
Laszlo once said, “It wasn't like bitcoins had any value back then, so the idea of trading them for a pizza was incredibly cool.” (Source: The New York Times)
While some may call it a mistake, true crypto believers see it as a milestone—the beginning of Bitcoin’s journey into real-world utility. Without pioneers like Laszlo, adoption might not have taken off the way it did.
To all dreamers, hodlers, and builders: Let this story remind us that every movement starts small, and every visionary is often doubted before they’re celebrated. Keep believing.
Let me know your thoughts—what would you do with 10,000 BTC today?
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