What is Bitcoin Pizza Day? Two Papa John's pizzas, 10,000 BTC, and a lesson worth one billion USD.

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Every year on May 22, the cryptocurrency community around the world celebrates "Bitcoin Pizza Day" – an iconic event that marks the most famous transaction in modern financial history. But this year, the day is even more special than ever, as Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high, hitting $111,000 on the anniversary of the historic pizza transaction. A perfect twist on this already legendary story. Everything Starts From... Two Pizzas The story begins on May 22, 2010, when a Florida-based programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz has a craving for pizza. But instead of ordering as usual, he took to the Bitcoin forum and offered to pay 10,000 BTC in exchange for two large pizzas from Papa John's. At that time, 10,000 BTC was only worth about 40 US dollars.

Another user accepted that transaction, using his credit card to order pizza and have it delivered to Laszlo's house. It was just a small transaction with a simple purpose – to demonstrate that Bitcoin can be used like real money, exchangeable for goods in everyday life. From Pizza 40 USD to 1.07 Billion USD If you check the price of Bitcoin today – May 22, 2025 – Laszlo's 10,000 BTC is now worth more than $1.07 billion. Those two pizzas now equate to a billion-dollar fortune – making it the most expensive meal in human history. However, for Laszlo, that transaction was not a "mistake" but a bold step forward. He contributed to transforming Bitcoin from a vague concept into a usable digital coin, laying the groundwork for a global financial revolution. Pizza, Meme and the Slices of History Since then, Bitcoin Pizza Day has become a traditional celebration in the crypto community. On this day each year, cryptocurrency enthusiasts around the world eat pizza, share memes, and reflect on the amazing journey of Bitcoin – from an "internet game" to a market worth trillions of dollars. Lift the Cup – Oh No, Lift the Pizza Slice – For a Revolution Whether you're a veteran Bitcoiner, an ordinary holder, or simply a pizza lover, today is your chance to lift a slice of pizza and remember Laszlo – the man who started everything with a seemingly small transaction that changed the world. Because sometimes, the simplest transactions are the beginning of the greatest revolutions. 🍕

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