Bitcoin Pizza Day: A Slice of Crypto History đđ
A plaque at Papa Johnâs in Jacksonville marks the May 22, 2010 deal when 10,000âŻBTC were traded for two pizzas. Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the first real-world Bitcoin purchase. In 2010, Florida programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two large Papa Johnâs pizzas. Back then, 10,000 BTC was worth only about $41 â quite the bargain for two pies! This iconic trade is now celebrated every May 22, reminding us of cryptoâs humble, cheesy origins.
How Far Weâve Come
Today those pizzas would cost hundreds of millions. By the numbers, the value of 10,000 BTC has skyrocketed:
⢠2010: 10,000âŻBTC â ~$41 (Laszloâs two pizzas).
⢠2015: 10,000âŻBTC â ~$2.4âŻmillion (pizzaâs 5th anniversary) .
⢠2024: 10,000âŻBTC â nearly $690âŻmillion (BTC â $69K each) .
This wild ride illustrates just how far #Bitcoin has come since that original pizza purchase. What was once a simple meal deal is now the stuff of crypto legend â and a lesson in patience (and maybe a little regret đ).
Join the Fun: Whatâs Your Pizza Order?
Weâre raising a slice to cryptoâs progress, and now itâs your turn! If you had 10,000âŻBTC today, what would you buy? More pizza (lots of pizza đ)? A Lambo-limo decked out in pepperoni decals? đ Drop your funniest or wildest answers below and celebrate #BitcoinPizzaDay with the community! đ