Bitcoin Pizza Day marks an important moment when Bitcoin was first used to purchase physical goods, namely two pizzas on May 22, 2010. This event has become a symbol of the early use of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange and a significant milestone in the history of cryptocurrency development.

Every May 22, the crypto community around the world celebrates a historic moment known as Bitcoin Pizza Day. This day is not just about fast food; it is a symbol of the birth of Bitcoin's use as a payment method in the real world. This moment marks the first transaction in history when Bitcoin was used to purchase physical goods, specifically two pizzas. This seemingly simple transaction has become a stepping stone for the financial revolution that continues to evolve to this day.

The Beginning: 2 Pizzas = 10,000 BTC

It all started on May 22, 2010, when a programmer from Florida, USA, named Laszlo Hanyecz posted a unique offer on the BitcoinTalk forum. He stated he was willing to pay 10,000 Bitcoin (BTC) to anyone who would buy him two large pizzas. This offer was accepted by a forum user from England, who then ordered the pizzas from a Papa John’s restaurant and had them delivered to Laszlo's house.

Although the value of Bitcoin at that time was nearly meaningless—around $0.003 per BTC—this transaction became the first time Bitcoin was used to buy real goods outside the digital world. In other words, this was the first moment Bitcoin “came out of the computer screen” and entered the real world as a medium of exchange. Now, the value of 10,000 BTC is equivalent to $1 billion, or around Rp16 trillion. Those two pizzas have also been crowned as the most expensive food in history.

The Meaning Behind Bitcoin Pizza Day

Bitcoin Pizza Day is more than just commemorating a food purchase at an astronomical price. This day has become an important symbol in the history of cryptocurrency development because it represents several significant things.