Binance commemorates Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the first real-world Bitcoin transaction on May 22, 2010, when Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two pizzas for 10,000 BTC. Binance celebrates this day with various activities like NFT drops, discounts on pizza with BNB, and Lightning Network payments. This event is a reminder of Bitcoin's early history and its journey from a digital experiment to a global asset.
Elaboration:
Bitcoin Pizza Day:
This day commemorates the first recorded real-world transaction using Bitcoin, when Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.
Binance's Celebration:
Binance organizes various activities to mark this occasion, including the launch of commemorative NFTs, discounts on pizza purchases using BNB, and partnerships with restaurants for Lightning Network payments.
Historical Significance:
Bitcoin Pizza Day highlights the initial use of Bitcoin as a payment method and its evolution from a digital experiment to a widely recognized asset.