Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated annually on May 22, marks the first known real-world transaction using Bitcoin. In 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer, paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, valued at roughly $41 at the time. This event, facilitated on the Bitcoin Talk forum, is considered a milestone in cryptocurrency history, demonstrating Bitcoin’s potential as a medium of exchange. The transaction occurred when Bitcoin was still in its infancy, with minimal adoption and no established market value. Today, those 10,000 BTC would be worth millions, highlighting Bitcoin’s dramatic value increase. Pizza Day symbolizes the early days of crypto, community enthusiasm, and the decentralized vision of digital currency. It’s celebrated with events, promotions by crypto businesses, and reflections on Bitcoin’s growth. The day underscores the journey from a niche experiment to a global financial phenomenon.$BTC

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