Certainly! Let’s celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day together. 🍕🎉
Bitcoin Pizza Day is observed annually on May 22 and marks the anniversary of the first-ever real-world Bitcoin transaction. Back in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made history by purchasing two pizzas for a whopping 10,000 BTC. At that time, those bitcoins were worth only around $301.
The story behind this momentous occasion is fascinating. Laszlo Hanyecz, a Bitcoin enthusiast, wanted to demonstrate the practical use of the cryptocurrency. He posted on the Bitcointalk forum, offering to pay someone 10,000 BTC in exchange for two pizzas. To his surprise, another user took him up on the offer, and Laszlo ordered the pizzas from a local pizzeria. Thus, the first documented real-world transaction using Bitcoin took place, forever etching May 22 into crypto history as Bitcoin Pizza Day2.
Fast forward to today, and Binance is celebrating this iconic event in style! Here’s how you can join the festivities:
Italy (Naples) Super Meet-Up (Sunday, May 21): What better way to celebrate than in the home of pizza? Binance is hosting a pizza-making contest in Italy. Attendees will enjoy their own Binance pizza (first come, first served!) and other goodies throughout the evening.
Pizzeria Takeovers in Various Countries: In Cambodia, Uruguay, Argentina, and Mexico, local pizzerias will host community meetups where Binancians can share a slice. Additionally, in Pakistan, Binancians will search for clues to discover the city and exact location of a Binance-branded pizzeria.
Pizza Vans in Brazil, Bahrain, and Vietnam: Keep your eyes peeled for Binance Pizza vans in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Bahrain, and Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam). Clues and hints will lead you to free pizza!
Free Pizza & Crypto in Colombia & New Zealand: In Bogotá, Colombia, new and old users alike can enjoy free pizza. Binance is also partnering with an iconic pizza chain in New Zealand to celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day.
