#BinancePizza

**Introduction**

The "#BinancePizza" is an annual reminder of one of the most iconic moments in the history of cryptocurrencies: the first commercial transaction with Bitcoin. Every May 22, the crypto community celebrates **Bitcoin Pizza Day**, a tribute to the purchase of two pizzas for 10,000 BTC in 2010.

In this article, we will explore how this event marked the beginning of the Bitcoin economy, its impact on the adoption of cryptocurrencies, and how platforms like **Binance** commemorate it today.

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## **The Story of the "Bitcoin Pizzas"**

### **The Origin: 10,000 BTC for Two Pizzas**

On May 22, 2010, **Laszlo Hanyecz**, a programmer and Bitcoin miner, posted on the Bitcointalk forum:

> *"I will pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas... maybe two large ones, so I have leftovers for the next day."*

A user named **Jeremy Sturdivant** accepted the offer and ordered the pizzas in exchange for the BTC. At that time, 10,000 BTC was worth about **$41 USD**. Today, that amount would exceed **$600 million** (depending on the price of Bitcoin).

### **Why Was It Important?**

- **First Commercial Transaction with Bitcoin**: It demonstrated that BTC could be used as a means of payment.

- **Start of Exchange Value**: Before this, Bitcoin was only traded on forums without a clear value.

- **Lesson for Hodlers**: It became a meme and a warning about selling cryptocurrencies too early.