Every year on May 22, the crypto community, especially Bitcoin enthusiasts, celebrates 'Bitcoin Pizza Day.' This day holds a unique place in the history of cryptocurrency as it marks the first real-world transaction conducted using Bitcoin.
The Date and Beginning of the Day
On May 22, 2010, an American programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas using Bitcoin. He paid 10,000 Bitcoins for the two pizzas, which were worth approximately $41 at that time. At that time, Bitcoin had no market value, and it was the first instance where someone bought a physical product (like pizza) in exchange for Bitcoin.