The story of the most famous Bitcoin transaction in history is truly fascinating when you think about it again. On May 22, 2010, a developer named Laszlo Hanyecz bought two pizzas with 10k bitcoins. At that time, the value was about $30. Today, it’s worth over $10k, but he says he has no regrets at all.

What makes this transaction important is not just the financial gain or loss, but the fact that it proved Bitcoin could actually function as a "currency." Back then, hardly anyone knew about Bitcoin, and no one believed in its potential as a digital asset. Laszlo actually used it in practice. He was a pioneer in GPU mining and was mining Bitcoin as a hobby. So, the cost of the pizza was basically free for him.

Laszlo himself said something interesting: "I contributed to an open-source project and earned a pizza." Usually, hobbies cost money, but in this case, it was the opposite. He continued to use about 100k bitcoins in daily life, which is now worth over $4 billion.

The person who sold the pizzas, Jeremy Sturdivant (then 19), is also interesting. He apparently used those 10k bitcoins for a trip with his girlfriend. In a 2018 interview, he said he has no regrets. Considering he sold 10k bitcoins for $400 each, which then multiplied tenfold, it’s understandable that he felt it was a good deal.

Laszlo is still involved with Bitcoin, but he seems quite modest. He said he doesn’t have a social media account and avoids attention. "I have a normal job, and Bitcoin is just a hobby. I don’t want to be mistaken for Satoshi," he said. His contributions to Bitcoin Core, GPU mining technology, and the pizza meme have left a lasting legacy in the community.

As of 2026, Bitcoin is trading around $80.96k. It really makes you realize how historic that decision back then was. The fact that Bitcoin was recognized not just as a speculative asset but as a usable currency, and that it all started with two pizzas, is a story that truly reflects this industry.