Every year on **May 22**, the crypto community celebrates **Bitcoin Pizza Day**, commemorating the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. On this day in **2010**, programmer **Laszlo Hanyecz** made history by purchasing two pizzas for **10,000 BTC**—worth just around $40 at the time. Today, those Bitcoins would be worth **hundreds of millions of dollars**!
This iconic event proved Bitcoin could be used as a **medium of exchange**, laying the foundation for its future growth. While Hanyecz’s purchase seems like an expensive trade in hindsight, it was a groundbreaking moment for cryptocurrency adoption.
Now, Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated worldwide with pizza parties, memes, and discussions about Bitcoin’s journey from a niche experiment to a global asset. Some even honor the day by buying pizza with Bitcoin, continuing the tradition.
The story serves as a fun reminder of how far Bitcoin has come—and how early adopters took risks that shaped the crypto revolution. Whether you HODL or spend, Bitcoin Pizza Day is a lighthearted way to reflect on crypto’s wild and delicious history!
**Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! 🍕₿
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