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Learn & Discuss: Win BTC on Bitcoin Pizza Day

Binance Academy
May 22
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On May 22, 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. At today’s prices, that’s over $1 billion—making it the most expensive pizza in history!

Why it matters:
1️⃣ Bitcoin Pizza Day marks the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin.
2️⃣ It proved BTC could function as money—even if it was for pizza.
3️⃣ It’s a reminder of how far crypto adoption has come since 2010.

💡 Did you know? Bitcoin was worth less than $0.01 when Laszlo made that order. Learn more about Bitcoin and its early history here.

🍕 Learn & Discuss: Win $BTC on Bitcoin Pizza Day 🍕
We’re inviting crypto educators and enthusiasts to share their insights in our Learn & Discuss challenge!

How to Participate:
Create an Article on Binance Square about one of these trending Bitcoin Pizza Day angles:

What Bitcoin Pizza Day tells us about early adoption and risk-taking

How crypto could reshape everyday spending in the next 10 years

If you had 10,000 BTC today—would you ever spend it?

What it will take to make Bitcoin a real medium of exchange, not just a store of value

Use the hashtag #LearnAndDiscuss to qualify.

The articles with the highest engagement (likes, comments, and shares) will be reviewed by Binance Academy to select the 10 best ones for reposting!

Rewards & Recognition:
The Top 10 high-quality articles (from the most engaged ones) will:

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Share a 0.01 $BTC reward pool (0.001 $BTC each).

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Activity Period: 2025-05-22 09:00 (UTC) to 2025-05-25 23:59 (UTC)

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When Bitcoin was introduced in 2009, it promised a revolution: a decentralized, peer-to-peer electronic cash system. Fast forward to today, and while Bitcoin has achieved global recognition, it functions more like digital gold — a store of value — than as a true medium of exchange. But to fulfill Satoshi Nakamoto’s original vision, Bitcoin must go beyond just being held and start being used.

So, what will it take for Bitcoin to become real money — something we actually use in everyday life?

1. Tackling Volatility: Stability Matters

Bitcoin’s price volatility is one of its greatest barriers to being used as currency. People are reluctant to spend an asset that might double in value next month. Merchants fear accepting payments in BTC today that could be worth much less tomorrow. For Bitcoin to work as a medium of exchange, market stability must improve. This doesn’t mean eliminating volatility entirely, but reducing it through greater market maturity, liquidity, and wider adoption.

2. Scaling for Speed and Cost

Bitcoin’s base layer is secure and decentralized, but it wasn’t built for fast, low-cost transactions. Average block times and rising fees during periods of congestion make it impractical for daily purchases.

The solution? Layer 2 technologies like the Lightning Network, which enable near-instant, near-free BTC transactions by processing them off-chain. In countries like El Salvador — where Bitcoin is legal tender — the Lightning Network is already enabling small, everyday payments. This is Bitcoin as it was meant to be: fast, frictionless, and global.

3. Infrastructure for the Masses

For Bitcoin to go mainstream, it must be easy to use — even for someone with zero technical knowledge. This means:

Intuitive wallets
Seamless point-of-sale systems
Integrated payment platforms

Companies like Binance are already contributing here with tools like Binance Pay, allowing users to spend crypto with zero fees across thousands of merchants. The easier it becomes to spend Bitcoin, the more people will treat it like real money.

4. Clear and Supportive Regulation

Uncertainty around crypto regulations discourages businesses from accepting Bitcoin. Merchants need legal clarity, tax guidance, and assurances that accepting crypto won’t bring legal complications. Countries leading in regulatory frameworks — such as Switzerland, the UAE, and El Salvador — are already seeing growing merchant adoption.

For Bitcoin to thrive as a currency, governments worldwide must establish transparent and supportive policies that encourage innovation while protecting users.

5. Merchant Incentives and Adoption

To drive usage, merchants need compelling reasons to accept Bitcoin. Compared to traditional payment processors, Bitcoin can offer:

Lower transaction fees
Faster international settlements
No chargebacks or fraud risks

Platforms like Binance Pay reduce onboarding friction and eliminate transaction fees, creating a win-win for both merchants and customers. As more businesses accept BTC and see real benefits, others will follow.

6. Educating the Next Billion Users

Perhaps the most crucial piece of the puzzle is education. Many people still see Bitcoin as risky or confusing. Widespread adoption depends on widespread understanding. Platforms like Binance Academy are essential in making crypto education accessible, trustworthy, and beginner-friendly.

If users feel confident in what they’re using — and why it matters — they’re far more likely to adopt Bitcoin not just as an investment, but as a daily tool.

Conclusion: Bitcoin’s Second Chapter Is Just Beginning

Bitcoin has already earned its place as a store of value — a hedge against inflation and centralized control. But its true power lies ahead: becoming the first truly global, borderless, decentralized currency used by everyday people for everyday things.

To get there, we need a combination of technology, regulation, infrastructure, and above all, education. The building blocks are in place. The momentum is growing. And step by step, Bitcoin is getting closer to fulfilling its original promise — not just as digital gold, but as digital cash for the world.

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Há treze anos, alguém pagou 10.000 BTC por duas pizzas. Hoje, isso é uma refeição de 600 milhões de dólares. Risonho? Talvez. Arrependido? Talvez. Mas mais do que tudo, foi visionário.
O Dia da Pizza do Bitcoin não é apenas o meme mais famoso da cripto — é um monumento à ousadia. Simboliza a mentalidade de pessoas que viram algo que o mundo não viu e assumiram um risco quando todos os outros estavam rindo.

Vamos analisar o que este momento realmente nos ensina, além das manchetes e da perspectiva retrospectiva.
🍕 A Origem: Um Risco que Acendeu uma Revolução: Em 22 de maio de 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz fez a primeira compra documentada no mundo real usando Bitcoin — trocando 10.000 BTC por duas pizzas do Papa John’s. Na época, o Bitcoin não era “ouro digital”. Não estava nem no radar da maioria das pessoas. Era experimental, volátil e amplamente desconsiderado.