#BinancePizza Binance Pizza Day is an important anniversary in the cryptocurrency industry, originating from the historic transaction on May 22, 2010, when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins, which is regarded as the first real-world commercial transaction using bitcoin. As a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, Binance celebrates this milestone every year through a combination of online and offline events, aiming to highlight the practicality of cryptocurrencies and the power of community.
In 2023, Binance's celebrations spanned over 20 countries worldwide, including Naples in Italy, Brazil, Vietnam, and more, hosting 25 offline gatherings and online interactions, attracting 210,000 participants, consuming over 5,000 pizzas, and sparking over 50,000 discussions on social media through the #BinancePizza hashtag. The event also incorporated charitable elements, such as Romanian users purchasing pizzas with 10,000 BTC and donating a portion to charitable causes, showcasing the cohesion of the crypto community.
Additionally, Binance launched creative activities, such as users making Binance-themed pizzas and sharing them on social platforms, or completing in-app tasks to win cryptocurrency rewards equivalent to a year's supply of pizza. The celebrations in 2024 will further expand, hosting pizza parties in cities like Taipei, Dubai, and Paris, and distributing rewards through games and referral mechanisms, even paying for pizza delivery with cryptocurrency.
Binance co-founder He Yi pointed out that Bitcoin Pizza Day symbolizes the power of community and the everyday application potential of cryptocurrencies, while CEO CZ emphasized its implications for industry development during a virtual conference. This holiday not only commemorates history but also promotes public awareness of the value of blockchain technology, paving the way for financial freedom and innovation.
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