Every year on May 22, the cryptocurrency community around the world celebrates 'Bitcoin Pizza Day' – an iconic event marking the most famous transaction in modern financial history. But this year, the day has become more special than ever, as Bitcoin reached a new all-time high of $111,000 right on the anniversary of the historic pizza transaction. A perfect 'twist' for this already legendary story.

Everything Started From... Two Pizzas

The story begins on May 22, 2010, when a programmer living in Florida named Laszlo Hanyecz craved pizza. But instead of ordering it in the usual way, he went onto the Bitcoin forum and offered to pay 10,000 BTC in exchange for two large pizzas from Papa John’s. At that time, 10,000 BTC was worth about 40 US dollars.

Another user accepted that transaction, using his credit card to order pizza and have it delivered to Laszlo's home. It was just a small transaction with a simple purpose – to prove that Bitcoin can be used like real money, exchangeable for goods in everyday life.

From $40 Pizza To $1.07 Billion

If you check the price of Bitcoin today – May 22, 2025 – Laszlo's 10,000 BTC is now worth over $1.07 billion. Those two pizzas are now equivalent to a billion-dollar asset – making it the most expensive meal in human history.

However, for Laszlo, that transaction was not a 'mistake' but a bold step forward. He played a part in bringing Bitcoin from an obscure concept into a usable digital currency, laying the groundwork for a global financial revolution.

Pizza, Meme And The Cuts Of History

Since then, Bitcoin Pizza Day has become a traditional celebration in the crypto community. On this day each year, cryptocurrency lovers around the world eat pizza, share memes, and reflect on the wonderful journey of Bitcoin – from an 'internet game' to a market worth trillions of dollars.

Raise a Glass – Oh No, Raise a Slice of Pizza – For A Revolution

Whether you are a veteran Bitcoiner, a regular holder, or simply a pizza lover, today is the occasion for you to raise a slice of pizza and remember Laszlo – the one who started it all with what seemed like a trivial transaction but changed the world. Because sometimes, the simplest transactions are the beginnings of the greatest revolutions. 🍕