May 22nd marks the 12th anniversary of the first real-world Bitcoin transaction — now celebrated globally as #BitcoinPizzaDay.
Back in 2010, a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made history. On May 18, 2010, he posted an unusual request on Bitcointalk.org:
> “I’ll pay 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. Anyone willing to order and deliver, I’ve got the coins ready.”
At the time, 10,000 BTC was worth around $41 — hardly enough to turn heads. Days passed. No one responded. Laszlo nearly gave up hope.
Until May 22, 2010 — when a 19-year-old named Jeremy Sturdivant (aka jercos) stepped up. He accepted the offer, placed an order for two pizzas, and delivered them to Laszlo’s doorstep. The first real-world Bitcoin transaction was complete.
Laszlo then shared a photo of the pizzas with the iconic line:
> “I just successfully traded 10,000 BTC for pizza.”
Today, that 10,000 BTC would be worth around $1.1 billion at current prices.
While Laszlo later admitted he had some regrets, his bold move paved the way for Bitcoin’s adoption beyond mining and speculation.
From pizza to a global phenomenon — Bitcoin has come a long way.
Let’s honor the OG risk-taker who believed before the world caught on.
#BitcoinPizzaDay #CryptoHistory #BTC #CryptoInsights🚀💰📉 #FromPizzaToMillions
