In 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas — the first real-world purchase with cryptocurrency. Back then it was ~$40. Today — over $600 million.
Laszlo doesn’t regret it. He believes he helped show Bitcoin’s practical use. This moment is now celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22nd every year.
🔐 The First Bitcoin Was Mined Without Any Mining Farms! $ Imagine this: it’s 2009. No fancy mining rigs, no crypto hype. That’s when Satoshi Nakamoto mined the very first Bitcoin block — known as the Genesis Block. As a reward, he received 50 BTC, which have never been moved to this day.
What’s even more interesting? A hidden message inside the block: 📰 “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks”
This wasn’t just a timestamp — it was a clear statement. Bitcoin was created as a response to the flaws in the traditional financial system.
The crypto journey didn’t start with charts or exchanges — it started with an idea. 💡 Did you know this piece of Bitcoin history?