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About The $690 Million Pizzas That Started Bitcoin Pizza Day

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieMay 22, 2015Updated:March 6, 20253 Mins Read
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Every year on May 22, the crypto world celebrates one of the most legendary transactions in Bitcoin history—Bitcoin Pizza Day. It all started in 2010 when a Florida man named Laszlo Hanyecz made what seemed like an ordinary purchase: two large pizzas for 10,000 BTC.

At the time, it was a fun experiment. Today, it’s a jaw-dropping story of how Bitcoin’s value skyrocketed over the years, making those pizzas some of the most expensive meals in history.

The First-Ever Bitcoin Purchase

In 2010, Bitcoin was still in its infancy, and few people saw it as anything more than a niche experiment. But Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer and Bitcoin enthusiast, had a vision. He wanted to use Bitcoin for an everyday transaction, proving it could work as a digital currency.

On May 18, 2010, he posted an offer on Bitcoin Talk Forum:

“I’ll pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas… maybe 2 large ones so I have some left over for the next day. You can make the pizza yourself and bring it to my house or order it for me from a delivery place.”

Four days later, a British Bitcoin user took him up on the deal. He ordered two Papa John’s pizzas and received 10,000 BTC in return. At that time, Bitcoin’s total value in this transaction was around $41.

Hanyecz was thrilled—not because he had made history, but because he got pizza without using traditional money.

How Much Are Those Pizzas Worth Today?

At first, it was just a quirky story. But as Bitcoin’s value surged over the years, the price of those pizzas became a symbol of the cryptocurrency’s explosive growth.

  • 2011: Bitcoin reaches $1—making the pizzas worth $10,000
  • 2015: On the 5th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day, BTC is worth $240—the pizzas are now worth $2.4 million
  • 2021: Bitcoin soars to $60,000—making the pizzas worth $600 million
  • 2024: With BTC hovering around $69,181, those two pizzas are now worth a staggering $690 million

Does Hanyecz Regret It?

You’d think losing out on hundreds of millions of dollars would be crushing. But surprisingly, Hanyecz has no regrets.

“It wasn’t like bitcoins had any value back then, so the idea of trading them for a pizza was incredibly cool.”

For him, it wasn’t about making a profit—it was about proving Bitcoin could be used in real life. If anything, he played a key role in kickstarting Bitcoin’s journey as a legitimate currency.

Bitcoin Pizza Day: A Symbol of Crypto’s Growth

Bitcoin Pizza Day isn’t just a fun anniversary—it’s a reminder of how far Bitcoin has come. What was once a currency used for a simple pizza order is now a global financial powerhouse, with institutions, investors, and entire economies paying attention.

But Bitcoin’s story is also one of volatility. Prices swing wildly, and while some early adopters became millionaires, others lost fortunes. It’s a space where innovation, risk, and rewards go hand in hand.

So, every May 22, the crypto world takes a moment to reflect—not just on Bitcoin’s astronomical rise, but on the humble two-pizza transaction that started it all.

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