Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated every year on May 22 to mark the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin. On this day in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas from Papa John’s. At that time, Bitcoin was a relatively new digital currency with no real-world value. Laszlo's transaction was the first to demonstrate that Bitcoin could be used as a medium of exchange.
The pizzas, which cost around $41, have since become legendary. As of today, those 10,000 BTC would be worth millions of dollars, making it the most expensive pizza purchase in history. Bitcoin Pizza Day is now a symbol of how far the cryptocurrency world has come and serves as a reminder of Bitcoin’s potential and growth.
Crypto enthusiasts around the globe commemorate the day by buying pizza, sharing stories, and reflecting on the early days of Bitcoin. It also highlights the importance of innovation, adoption, and the unpredictable journey of digital currencies. Bitcoin Pizza Day is not just about pizza—it's about the beginning of a financial revolution.$BTC
