This image references one of the most famous moments in cryptocurrency history: Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated every year on May 22nd.
On that day in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin.
He paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, which he had someone else order and deliver in exchange for the crypto.
At the time, Bitcoin was worth just a few cents, making the total transaction around $41 USD. Fast forward to today, that same amount of Bitcoin — 10,000 BTC — would be worth over $1 billion, depending on the market rate (as of 2025, it fluctuates near or above $100,000 per BTC).
Laszlo’s transaction marked a historic step for Bitcoin, proving its use in real-world commerce and igniting a movement. He has since stated he has no regrets, viewing it as a necessary step in Bitcoin’s evolution.
On that day in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin.
He paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, which he had someone else order and deliver in exchange for the crypto.
At the time, Bitcoin was worth just a few cents, making the total transaction around $41 USD. Fast forward to today, that same amount of Bitcoin — 10,000 BTC — would be worth over $1 billion, depending on the market rate (as of 2025, it fluctuates near or above $100,000 per BTC).
Laszlo’s transaction marked a historic step for Bitcoin, proving its use in real-world commerce and igniting a movement. He has since stated he has no regrets, viewing it as a necessary step in Bitcoin’s evolution.
This image references one of the most famous moments in cryptocurrency history: Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated every year on May 22nd.
On that day in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin.
He paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, which he had someone else order and deliver in exchange for the crypto.
At the time, Bitcoin was worth just a few cents, making the total transaction around $41 USD. Fast forward to today, that same amount of Bitcoin — 10,000 BTC — would be worth over $1 billion, depending on the market rate (as of 2025, it fluctuates near or above $100,000 per BTC).
Laszlo’s transaction marked a historic step for Bitcoin, proving its use in real-world commerce and igniting a movement. He has since stated he has no regrets, viewing it as a necessary step in Bitcoin’s evolution.
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