May 22
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! Celebrated annually on May 22, this day marks the first real-world purchase of Bitcoin, when Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. At the time, Bitcoin was worth about $41, making the transaction a significant moment in the cryptocurrency community. Today, those 10,000 $BTC are worth over $1 billion, showcasing Bitcoin's growth and acceptance in the real world.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day! Celebrated annually on May 22, this day marks the first real-world purchase of Bitcoin, when Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. At the time, Bitcoin was worth about $41, making the transaction a significant moment in the cryptocurrency community. Today, those 10,000 $BTC are worth over $1 billion, showcasing Bitcoin's growth and acceptance in the real world.
