On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by purchasing two pizzas for 10,000 BTC, marking the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. Fast forward to 2025, and this event is commemorated globally as Bitcoin Pizza Day. Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has turned this day into a celebration of crypto adoption, community engagement, and, of course, pizza.
Global Celebrations and Community Engagement
Binance organized events in 27 countries, sharing over 6,000 pizzas at 32 global gatherings, engaging more than 5,000 participants. In Barcelona, the celebration included community activities and pizza-making sessions, highlighting Binance's efforts to promote cryptocurrency adoption in Europe.
Interactive Activities and Rewards
Binance introduced several interactive activities to engage the community:
Telegram's "Build Your Crypto Pizza" Game: Participants spun for unique crypto-themed pizza ingredients, aiming to collect all six to complete their virtual pizza and share in a 10,000 USDC reward pool.
Discord's "Collect Coins to Claim Your Pizza" Challenge: Users accumulated "Discord coins" to claim a virtual pizza, sharing in a 2,500 USDC reward pool. The top 10 most engaged users split an additional 500 USDC.
Referral Program: Between May 15 and 28, users could refer friends to Binance, unlocking "Pizza Boxes" worth up to $20 in BTC. The top 100 referrers shared an additional $50,000 in BTC rewards.
Conclusion
Binance Pizza Day 2025 was more than a celebration; it was a testament to the growth and adoption of cryptocurrency. Through global events, interactive activities, and educational initiatives, Binance honored the legacy of Bitcoin's first real-world transaction, inspiring the crypto community to look forward to a decentralized future.
For a visual recap of the celebrations, you can watch the official Binance Pizza Day 2025 livestream below:
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