Bitcoin Pizza Day: A Slice of Crypto History
Every year on May 22nd, the crypto community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin. On this day in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two large pizzas, valued at about $41 at the time. What seemed like a simple meal purchase has since become a legendary moment in digital currency history.
Today, those 10,000 Bitcoins would be worth millions of dollars, making it one of the most expensive pizza purchases ever. But beyond the humor and irony, Bitcoin Pizza Day represents a major milestoneâit showed the world that cryptocurrency could be used for real transactions.
Each year, crypto enthusiasts and companies like Binance commemorate the day with events, giveaways, and promotions. It's a time to reflect on how far the industry has come and to appreciate the pioneers who believed in Bitcoin before it was mainstream.
As Bitcoin and blockchain technology continue to evolve, this quirky holiday reminds us of crypto's humble beginningsâand how one pizza order helped shape the future of finance. Whether you're a trader or just a pizza lover, May 22nd is a day worth celebrating.$BTC #Binancepizza #Bitcoinpizza