Imagine spending over a billion dollars on two pizzas. Sounds wild, right? But that’s exactly what happened, well, sort of on May 22, 2010, and the crypto world has been celebrating it ever since.
Welcome to Bitcoin Pizza Day, the unofficial holiday that reminds us how far we’ve come in the world of crypto, one cheesy slice at a time.
So, What’s the Story?
Back in 2010, Bitcoin was still a baby. No real value, no exchanges, and definitely no hype. Just a few curious techies experimenting with the idea of decentralized money.
One of them, a Florida-based developer named Laszlo Hanyecz, made a post on a forum saying he’d pay 10,000 BTC to anyone who could get him two pizzas. That’s about $41 worth back then.
A fellow forum user, Jeremy Sturdivant, said “sure,” and got the pizzas delivered to Laszlo’s house.
Boom. The first real-world crypto transaction had just happened.
Today, That Pizza Is Worth Over $1 Billion
Yep. If Laszlo had held onto those 10,000 BTC, they’d be worth more than a billion dollars in 2025. But he doesn’t regret it one bit.
Why? Because that moment proved that Bitcoin wasn’t just some digital toy, it could be used. And that’s what really started everything.
15 Years Later, We’re Still Celebrating
Every year on May 22, crypto communities around the world celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day. It’s not just about remembering Laszlo’s epic order, it’s about honoring a moment that made history.
This year, for the 15th anniversary, the celebrations are bigger than ever. Crypto exchange Bitget is giving away over 5,000 pizzas in more than 20 cities, including Abuja, Cape Town, and São Paulo to mark the occasion.
What It Means for Us Today
It’s easy to forget how far we’ve come. From two pizzas bought on a forum to global adoption, Bitcoin’s journey has been wild, and inspiring.
Bitcoin Pizza Day is a reminder that big things often start with small, bold moves. It’s also a nudge for all of us in Web3 to keep building, experimenting, and believing even when things feel uncertain.
So, grab a slice, raise a toast to Laszlo, and remember: every movement starts somewhere. Even if it’s with pizza.
Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day from all of us at Chaindustry!
