#Gate广场披萨节

On May 22, 2010, programmer Laszlo Hanyecz successfully exchanged 10,000 bitcoins (worth about $41 at the time) for two Papa John’s pizzas on the BitcoinTalk forum, completing Bitcoin’s first real-world goods transaction. This event is known as “Bitcoin Pizza Day,” marking Bitcoin’s shift from an abstract concept to real-world payment scenarios and validating the feasibility of “peer-to-peer electronic cash” described in Satoshi Nakamoto’s white paper.

Both parties to the transaction were early Bitcoin pioneers: Laszlo was open-minded, never regretting it; he believed Bitcoin’s value lies in circulation rather than hoarding. Nineteen-year-old Jeremy Sturdivant became involved in history unintentionally. Pizza Day not only sparked enthusiasm in the community and helped drive the development of core infrastructure such as exchanges and wallets, but also became a symbol of Bitcoin culture—every year on May 22, enthusiasts around the world eat pizza to celebrate, paying tribute to the spirit of decentralization, trust, and community-driven values. Today, Bitcoin’s market capitalization exceeds two trillion dollars, but Pizza Day reminds people that Bitcoin’s foundation is use, not speculation.