#BinancePizza The Man Who Swapped Bitcoin for Two Pizzas

In the early days of cryptocurrency—long before its value was widely recognized—there was a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz. On May 22, 2010, Laszlo made history not just because he was craving pizza, but because he wanted to show that Bitcoin could be used for everyday purchases.

“I’ll give 10,000 Bitcoins for two large pizzas,” he posted on a crypto forum. At the time, that amount was worth just $41. A user from the UK accepted the deal and ordered Laszlo two Papa John’s pizzas. With that, the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin was completed, and the date became known as Bitcoin Pizza Day.

Fast forward to the present, and the story has taken on a new life. As crypto grew and platforms like Binance took center stage, a new concept emerged in tribute to Laszlo’s meal—Binance Pizza. This unique pizzeria only accepts cryptocurrencies, and each pizza includes a QR code, letting customers tip the chef in Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Dogecoin.

The founder, known only as CryptoChef42, remains anonymous. Every year on May 22nd, Binance Pizza holds a global “BTC for a Slice” event, where people exchange small amounts of Bitcoin for gourmet pizza.

As for Laszlo? He’s never regretted it.

“That was the priciest meal I’ve ever had,” he once joked, “but also the most meaningful.”