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Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day with the most famous pizza purchase in history! Trade your crypto and get a slice of the action.
Celebrate the deliciousness of Bitcoin Pizza Day on May 22! This day marks an important milestone in the history of cryptocurrency, as it was on this day in 2010 when Laszlo Hanyecz made a purchase for two Papa John's pizzas using 10,000 Bitcoins. It was one of the first known real-world purchases made with Bitcoin and sparked a surge of interest in cryptocurrencies around the world. Enjoy some pizza while celebrating this incredible event!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2009</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bitcoin Creation</div><div class='timeline-text'>An anonymous programmer known as Satoshi Nakamoto launches Bitcoin, becoming the first decentralized cryptocurrency.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2010</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Bitcoin Transaction</div><div class='timeline-text'>Laszlo Hanyecz completes the first known commercial transaction with Bitcoin, purchasing two pizzas for 10,000 BTC.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Recognition of Bitcoin</div><div class='timeline-text'>Due to the infamous pizza purchase the previous year, Bitcoin begins to be recognized and valued as currency by more people and businesses globally.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Bitcoin Pizza Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>Cryptocurrency enthusiasts celebrate the first ever Bitcoin Pizza Day, marking the purchase made by Laszlo Hanyecz two years earlier.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bitcoin's Big Surge</div><div class='timeline-text'>Bitcoin reaches a high of nearly $20,000 in value, making the original pizza purchase equivalent to $200 million at the time.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Bitcoin Pizza's 11th Anniversary</div><div class='timeline-text'>More than a decade since Laszlo's historic purchase, the value of those 10,000 Bitcoins exceeds $365 million, emphasizing Bitcoin's momentous growth and its impact on the global economy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Order pizza with Bitcoin</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Ordering pizza with Bitcoin is a great way to show your support for the digital currency. Try out different online vendors that accept Bitcoin and see which one is your favorite.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a pizza from scratch</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Making a delicious pizza from scratch is surprisingly easy and can be made in no time at all. Choose your favorite toppings, mix up some dough, preheat the oven and get ready to feast.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a Bitcoin Pizza Party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends over for an unforgettable Bitcoin Pizza Party! Prepare a few different types of pizzas and let everyone choose their favorite. Don't forget to offer drinks and desserts as well.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share Bitcoin Pizza stories</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Bitcoin Pizza Day commemorates the first commercial transaction using Bitcoin. Take some time to read up on this historic event and share the story with your friends and family.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate Bitcoin to a local pizzeria</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Show your appreciation for your local pizzeria by donating some of your Bitcoin. It's a great way to support small businesses in your area.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It's a great way to pay homage to the origins of Bitcoin</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>What started as an exchange between programmer Laszlo Hanyecz and a fellow Bitcoin enthusiast over pizza, has now become a day to celebrate the beginnings of this decentralized currency. Celebrating Bitcoin Pizza Day is a great way to remember where it all started - a key moment in the history of blockchain!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It highlights the importance of crypto adoption</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Bitcoin Pizza Day is also a reminder that cryptocurrency adoption is growing steadily. Nowadays you can pay for almost anything with crypto, including pizza! So don't be afraid to join the crowd and give store owners and merchants the chance to accept Bitcoin as payment for goods and services.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>We get to eat delicious pizza</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>This one goes without saying - who doesn't love pizza? On Bitcoin Pizza Day, we can indulge in some delicious slices while paying homage to one of our favorite digital currencies. Plus, there's always an extra slice or two left over which you can save and enjoy later!</p></div></div>
Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated on May 22nd every year. In 2024 Bitcoin Pizza Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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