Would You Spend 10,000 BTC today? A Lesson from Bitcoin Pizza Day
By: @Yasirali2004
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On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by buying two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. At the time, it was a humble transaction—today, it’s worth over $1 billion. This iconic moment marks Bitcoin Pizza Day, the first-ever real-world use of Bitcoin.
But let’s ask ourselves a bold question:
If you had 10,000 BTC today, would you ever spend it?
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BTC Then vs. BTC Now
In 2010, Bitcoin was worth less than a cent. No one could have predicted its future value, but Laszlo’s transaction proved a point:
> Bitcoin was created to be used—like money—not just stored away.
Yet, today most of us hoard BTC, treating it as digital gold.
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Why Spending Still Matters
Adoption: Every transaction builds confidence in crypto.
Circular Economy: Using BTC for goods/services supports real use-cases.
Utility over Speculation: Mass adoption will never come from HODLing alone.
Spending even a small part of your BTC could bring more value to the ecosystem than saving every satoshi.
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So, Would I Spend It?
With 10,000 BTC in my wallet today, I’d definitely:
Donate a portion to fund crypto education and access in developing countries.
Support businesses that accept BTC—showing that crypto can be currency.
Yes, maybe even buy a pizza, just for the history.
Would I spend all of it? No. But Laszlo didn’t lose—he helped build something historic.
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Final Thoughts
Bitcoin Pizza Day reminds us of the courage to believe in a new system before the world did.
If no one had taken that first bite—literally—crypto might still be theory.
Now it’s our turn. Would you spend it?
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If this article sparked a thought, let’s discuss it. Comment below:
What would YOU do with 10,000 BTC today?
