Today, the cryptocurrency community celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the most famous transaction in financial history. Bitcoin has reached a new peak, rising to $111,861.22, making this year's Pizza Day even more special.
15 years ago, on May 22, 2010, a programmer in Florida, Laszlo Hanyecz, bought 2 Papa John's pizzas with 10,000 Bitcoin. At the time, these Bitcoin were equivalent to about $40. But now, 10,000 Bitcoin are worth over $1.07 billion.
This transaction was not just about getting rich. Hanyecz wanted to prove that Bitcoin could function as money for daily needs. And pizza, the favorite food of programmers and cryptocurrency enthusiasts, was the perfect choice.
Bitcoin Pizza Day is now an annual fun tradition. On May 22, cryptocurrency fans worldwide eat pizza, share memes about pizza, and reflect on the long journey of this industry – from a network experiment to a trillion-dollar market.
Whether you are a long-time Bitcoin holder, a new participant, or simply enjoy this interesting story, take a moment today to celebrate Laszlo and that legendary order. Because sometimes, the simplest transactions can spark revolutions.
