Pizza Day
Bitcoin Pizza Day marks the first documented purchase using Bitcoin: in 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz traded 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas, a moment that proved Bitcoin’s real-world utility. Today, that transaction’s value exceeds a billion dollars, symbolizing crypto’s journey from novelty to global phenomenon.
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A Slice of Crypto History
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC—then worth about $41—for two pizzas, marking the first real-life Bitcoin transaction. This symbolic moment proved that digital currency could buy tangible goods and laid the foundation for crypto as a medium of exchange.
From Pizza to Billion-Dollar Legacy
Those two pizzas, once a casual meal, have become iconic—because today that 10,000 BTC is valued at over $1 billion, turning the purchase into the world’s most expensive meal. Bitcoin Pizza Day highlights how far crypto has come, from playful barter to a store of immense value.
Celebrated by the Crypto Community
Every year on May 22, the crypto world celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day, honoring the milestone that made Bitcoin "real." It’s a day of pizzas, nostalgia, community, and reflection on how far the ecosystem has evolved—from hobbyist experiments to institutional adoption.
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