Laszlo Hanyecz: The Unsung Bitcoin Legend Who Spent $2.4 Billion on Pizza 🍕🚀

In April 2010, a Florida-based Mac programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz stumbled upon something that would change the world—Bitcoin, which was trading at less than a penny. 💻 At the time, Bitcoin was only running on Windows, but Laszlo quickly translated Satoshi Nakamoto’s code to MacOS, expanding the network’s reach. Within a week, his work was already helping new users dive into this revolutionary technology.

Laszlo didn't just write code; he made history. 🌟 He became one of Satoshi’s most trusted collaborators, deeply involved in shaping Bitcoin’s future. Together, they discussed everything from Bitcoin’s value to how its payments should work.

But Laszlo’s contributions didn’t stop there. As one of Bitcoin’s first five developers, he was at the forefront of its development, even earning Satoshi’s praise for his work on the third version of Bitcoin's software. 🏆

Not just a coder, Laszlo was also a pioneering miner. He was the first to harness the power of GPUs for mining, dramatically increasing the network's hashpower. In just two months, he mined over 35,000 BTC, watching his balance soar to over 80,000 Bitcoin. 😲 That’s over $2.4 billion today!

Yet, Laszlo wasn’t in it just for the money. When Satoshi expressed concerns about mining becoming too centralized, Laszlo didn’t quit. Instead, he decided to give back. He dusted off an idea from Satoshi’s own playbook and posted an offer that would become legendary: 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. 🍕 At the time, 10,000 BTC was worth a mere $41.

That transaction? It’s now the most famous pizza delivery in history.

Laszlo Hanyecz may have spent what is now billions on pizza, but his legacy in the crypto world is priceless. 🚀