On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz exchanged 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas, completing the first real-world transaction in Bitcoin's history. At that time, the value of Bitcoin was extremely low, with 10,000 bitcoins worth only about $30. After posting for help on a forum, 19-year-old Jeremy Sturdivant took the order and completed this legendary transaction with a delivery.
As the price of Bitcoin skyrocketed, this transaction is now worth over $470 million, humorously dubbed the 'most expensive pizza.' Despite missing out on the opportunity to become rich, Hanyecz stated he has no regrets, believing that this act promoted the practicality of Bitcoin and claimed, 'Mining with a graphics card for free pizza was worth it.' Jeremy also admitted that he exchanged Bitcoin for $400 for travel early on, leaving only a small amount of coins.
This transaction became a milestone in the history of cryptocurrency, and May 22 is commemorated as 'Bitcoin Pizza Day' by the community, celebrating the emergence of decentralized currency. The story of these two individuals illustrates the unpredictability of emerging technologies and reminds the world that, in the face of disruptive opportunities, perception and choice are often more profound than luck.
