Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated annually on May 22, marks a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency history. On this day in 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world Bitcoin transaction by purchasing two Papa John's pizzas for 10,000 BTC, then valued at approximately $41 .
This transaction demonstrated Bitcoin's potential as a medium of exchange, transitioning it from a theoretical concept to a usable currency. Today, those 10,000 BTC are worth over $1 billion, highlighting the exponential growth of cryptocurrency .
Bitcoin Pizza Day serves as a reminder of the humble beginnings of digital currencies and their transformative impact on the global financial landscape.
