$BTC Every year onĀ May 22, the crypto community celebratesĀ Bitcoin Pizza Day, commemorating the first real-world Bitcoin transaction. On this day inĀ 2010, programmerĀ Laszlo HanyeczĀ made history by purchasing two pizzas forĀ 10,000 BTCāworth just aroundĀ $41Ā at the time. Today, that amount would be worthĀ hundreds of millions of dollars, making it one of the most expensive pizzas ever!
This milestone marked Bitcoinās potential as aĀ medium of exchange, proving that cryptocurrency could be used for everyday transactions. While Hanyeczās trade seems humorous in hindsight, it was a crucial step in Bitcoinās journey from an obscure digital asset to a global financial phenomenon.
Bitcoin Pizza Day is now a fun reminder of cryptoās early days, celebrating how far the industry has come. Whether youāre a crypto veteran or a newcomer, itās a great day to reflect on Bitcoinās growthāand maybe even order a pizza with crypto!