💡 1. The First Crypto Transaction Was for Pizza

On May 22, 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas.

At Bitcoin’s all-time high, that would’ve been worth over $600 million.

This day is now celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day.

🧨 2. Over 20% of Bitcoin Is Lost Forever

It's estimated that 3–4 million BTC (out of 21 million total) are lost, due to forgotten passwords, lost wallets, or deceased owners with no recovery plan.

🌐 3. Crypto Isn’t Anonymous — It’s Pseudonymous

Every transaction is traceable on the blockchain.

Agencies use tools like Chainalysis to track wallet activity — even for illicit use.

🌍 4. Some Countries Use Crypto to Escape Inflation

In nations like Venezuela or Argentina, locals turn to Bitcoin or stablecoins like USDT to avoid local currency collapse.

In some African nations, people use crypto more than banks.

🏦 5. Big Banks Are Now Involved

Institutions like BlackRock, Fidelity, and Goldman Sachs are now offering Bitcoin ETFs or crypto-related services — something unthinkable a few years ago.

⛏️ 6. Crypto Mining Uses More Power Than Some Countries

Bitcoin mining consumes more electricity annually than Finland or Argentina.

This has sparked debate about the environmental impact of proof-of-work systems.

🤖 7. Smart Contracts = Self-Executing Code

Platforms like Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano enable smart contracts — code that executes without human input (e.g., DeFi apps, NFTs, DAOs).

🪙 8. Over 24,000 Cryptocurrencies Exist

But most are either inactive, scams, or dead projects.

Only a few (like BTC, ETH, SOL) maintain long-term utility and value.