$BTC In May 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made history by buying two pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins, now worth millions. This was the first real-world Bitcoin transaction, proving the cryptocurrency could function as actual money. Conducted on a forum, the deal showed Bitcoin’s potential for peer-to-peer payments without banks. At the time, Bitcoin had little value, and the transaction was more symbolic than practical. However, it marked a turning point, demonstrating that a decentralized digital currency could have real-world use. This quirky moment in Bitcoin’s early days helped pave the way for its adoption, from small transactions to global investments. The pizza purchase remains a legendary milestone in Bitcoin’s origin story, highlighting its journey from niche experiment to financial powerhouse.