bitcoin Let’s take a look at how it all started as BTC Pizza Day kicks off, the 13th anniversary of the first commercial transaction via (BTC). Laszlo Hanyecz, an American-Hungarian programmer living in Florida, tried to buy two large pizzas for 10,000 Bitcoins in 2010.
“I will pay 10,000 Bitcoins for a few pizzas. For example, 2 large pizzas, so I have some food for tomorrow”. The unlucky programmer said he later paid millions for the delivery of two XXL pizzas. learned.
13 years ago, Laszlo Hanyecz, a Floridian programmer, bought 2 Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 $BTC. Today, those pizzas would be valued at $267 million.
happy #Bitcoin Pizza Day, everyone! 🍕 pic.twitter.com/OlJcFfOAG7
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How Much Are Bitcoin Pizzas Worth Now?
While the original thread on bitcointalk.org garnered instant attention, it was also filled with sarcastic responses. For example, a group of members accused Mr. Hanyecz of “trying to get free food”. Others have recommended selling 10,000 BTC for $41.
This plaque resides on the Jacksonville, Florida Pope Johns. pic.twitter.com/yGYLlwCAcl
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a sharp crypto- Enthusiast ordered pizza and paid 10,000 BTC. Receiving the delivery, Mr. Hanyecz happily shared a photo of one of the most expensive meals ever made.
Nine months later, BTC became equivalent to the US dollar (USD). A few years later, on the 5th Anniversary of BTC Pizza Day, two pizzas were worth $2.4 million. Papa John’s famous Bitcoin Pizzas are currently $267 million worth.
happy #Bitcoin Pizza Day, Geckos! 🍕
Here’s a look at how the price of $BTC has changed on May 22 since 2010. pic.twitter.com/JtM0zfpcqk
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On the other hand, many people on the website considered this meal delivery for 10,000 Bitcoins as a bargain.