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Do you know the story of the guy who bought the most expensive pizzas of all time? Laszlo Hanyecz did that over 15 years ago and made crypto history.
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo was the first person to use Bitcoin for a real purchase. He paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. Back then, it was ridiculously cheap — only about $41. But here’s where it gets crazy: if he had held onto those coins, those two pizzas would be worth over $800 million today at a Bitcoin price of nearly $80,500. Unbelievable, right?
The community still celebrates May 22 as "Bitcoin Pizza Day." But the big question many ask: Does Laszlo Hanyecz still have Bitcoin? He has never officially confirmed that. Some speculate he might have kept a part — which would make him a billionaire today. Others think that Laszlo, like many early adopters, sold his coins when Bitcoin reached $100 or $1,000. Or he simply lost access to his wallets. We’ll probably never know.
What fascinates me: Laszlo Hanyecz proved something fundamental with this one transaction. Bitcoin works as a real means of payment. That wasn’t obvious in 2010. His pizzas laid the foundation for a global market worth trillions today.
Whether Laszlo still has his Bitcoins or not — his story remains legendary. Those two pizzas are a symbol of the wild early days of cryptocurrencies. And honestly, I find that much more interesting than just the numbers: It’s about the moment when digital assets became real.