Bitcoin Pizza Day: The $500 Million Slice That Changed History

The Day a Programmer Bought Pizza for 10,000 BTC—And Made Crypto History

On May 22, 2010, a Florida programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first-ever real-world Bitcoin transaction—and it was for two pizzas. Little did he know, his hunger would become one of the most legendary (and expensive) meals in financial history.

The $500 Million Pizza Order

Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas—worth about $41 at the time. Today? That same amount of Bitcoin would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars at its peak.

May 2010: 10,000 BTC = $41

May 2021 (Bitcoin’s ATH): 10,000 BTC = $690 MILLION

May 2024: 10,000 BTC = ~$700 million (depending on price)

Why Bitcoin Pizza Day Matters

This wasn’t just a snack—it was the first proof that Bitcoin could be used as real currency. Before this, BTC was just an experiment. After? The world saw its potential.

Birth of Crypto Commerce – The transaction proved Bitcoin had real-world value.

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Imagine what you’ll buy in 10 years with today’s crypto