#BinancePizza Binance Pizza is an annual campaign organized by Binance to commemorate Bitcoin Pizza Day each May 22. This event celebrates the historical moment in 2010 when Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC—the first real-world Bitcoin transaction.
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What Is Bitcoin Pizza Day?
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas, which is now considered the first real transaction using Bitcoin. With the current value of Bitcoin, that purchase is equivalent to hundreds of millions of dollars, making it a symbol of the early adoption of crypto in everyday life.
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How Does Binance Celebrate It?
Binance hosts various global activities, both online and offline, to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day:
Global Community Events: Meetups in cities like Surabaya, Phnom Penh, Sydney, and Paris, with over 210,000 participants enjoying more than 5,000 pizzas.
Online Campaign:
Collect & Win: Users collect virtual "pizza flavors" through activities like trading and referrals to win BTC prizes equivalent to a year's supply of pizza.
Scavenger Hunt: A puzzle hunt on Telegram and Discord to unlock a wallet containing a total of 5,000,000 satoshis.
Social and Charity Activities: A Binance user from Romania bought 10,000 pizzas for only 1 BTC using Binance Pay, with most donated for charitable purposes.
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Participation on Social Media
The hashtag #BinancePizza trended with over 50,000 mentions on social media, expanding the reach of the celebration and strengthening the global crypto community.
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Why Is It Important?
Binance Pizza is not just a celebration; it is a symbol of the evolution of crypto from simple transactions to a global phenomenon. By combining education, community, and charity, Binance demonstrates how crypto can have a positive impact on everyday life.
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