Everybody remembers this guy.

He paid 10,000 $BTC for 2 large pizzas.

Now it's worth $600 million, but what about the guy?

Here's how his life has changed after this deal🧵👇

2010 / 18 May / 12:35:20 AM

On the Bitcoin Talk forum, Laszlo Hanyecz reached out for help:

"I will pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas… like maybe 2 large ones."

2010 / 22 May / 07:17:26 PM

A British man took up Hanyecz’s offer and bought the two pizzas for him in exchange for 10,000 $BTC.

"I just want to report that I successfully traded 10,000 bitcoins for pizza. Thanks jercos!" - Laszlo wrote.

And the story began...

Since 2010, the crypto community has come together annually on May 22 to celebrate "Bitcoin Pizza Day".

It serves as a reminder of the humble beginnings of $BTC and the incredible journey it has undertaken.

But what about Laszlo Hanyecz?

Career.

Laszlo continues to work in the field of programming and technology.

Given his ability with Bitcoin mining and blockchain engineering, he must have received multiple job offers.

"I bought two pizzas for $700M..."

Laszlo does not regret his decision to spend 10,000 bitcoins on pizza.

He says at the time it was an experiment and a way to demonstrate that crypto can be used for real TXs.

And this purchase helped raise awareness of Bitcoin and contributed to its development.

The HODL mode

Laszlo continues to be an active member of the crypto community, and a $BTC holder (who knows).

Sometimes, he also shares his experience and views on the current situation in the world of crypto.

BTW, Hanyecz is still seen walking in Bitcoin conventions, events, presentations, and podcasts.

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Polkadot ( $DOT )spent $37M on outreach during 2024.

Their market cap dropped by -16%.

What about other tokens in ecosystem?

🟢Bittensor
$1.59B 1st of Jan
$1.68B 3rd of Jul(+5%)

🔴Astar
$741M 1st of Jan
$411M 3rd of Jul(-44.5%)

🔴Kusama
$381M 1st of Jan
$366M 3rd of Jul(-4%)

🟢OriginTrail
$279M 1st of Jan
$331M 3rd of Jul(+18%)

🔴Enjin Coin
$380M 1st of Jan
$310M 3rd of Jul(-18.5%)

🟢Centrifuge
$318M 1st of Jan
$325M 3rd of Jul(+2%)

🔴Moonbeam
$361M 1st of Jan
$191M 3rd of Jul(-47%)

🔴Aleph Zero
$417M 1st of Jan
$144M 3rd of Jul(-65.5%)

🟢Phala Network
$76M 1st of Jan
$115M 3rd of Jul(+51%)

🔴Celer Network
$167.5M 1st of Jan
$112M 3rd of Jul(-33%)
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FTX is going to redistribute $16 billion in July.

The question is where will that money go?

Some people say it will flow into Solana.

Others say it will be cashed out.

It's never an either/or situation.

Some people will pull out, some people will put their money back in.

If they put it back in, it could go anywhere.

All we know for sure is that FTX owes $16b soon.

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Web3 employees make $400,000 annually.

There are over 10,000 remote jobs available now with over $100k / year salary.

I've found 8 different professions to start with no experience and interviews and up to $500k salary

Here's how you can get it
🧵👇

You can enter the WEB3 industry without specific skills and earn 2-3 times higher salaries

Also, you can leverage your existing expertise from a conventional profession to substantially boost your earnings

Curious about where to find these opportunities and which professions are a good fit?

• In as little as a couple of months, you could be earning $100,000 or more per year

• Numerous professionals from Web2 are actively shifting to develop blockchain infrastructure

Web3 Content Writer

• A content writer specializes in developing various materials, including marketing content

• The materials crafted by these writers assist companies in effectively promoting their products and services

NFT Project Graphic Designer

• The NFT market continues to grow in popularity across diverse communities each year

• Consequently, projects consistently seek adaptable designers capable of transforming ideas into reality

Blockchain Solution Architect

• Responsible for designing the structural and functional aspects of systems, defining components and their interactions to achieve specific goals

• Many Solution Architects are enhancing their skills to specialize in blockchain architectures

User Experience Designer

• A UX designer is an innovative professional specializing in designing user interfaces

• UX is a skill that's been in demand for years and remains highly valued in the WEB3 industry

Social Media Content Manager

• Managers are pivotal in boosting brand visibility within the crypto industry online

• Their primary responsibility involves executing successful brand promotion strategies tailored for institutional and retail clients

$BTC

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This is Jimmy Zhong

This guy made $3.4 billion and hid it in a Cheetos popcorn tin

Just one mistake, and he lost EVERYTHING

Here’s his story 🧵👇

In 2012, Jimmy Zhong discovered a flaw in the code of Silk Road, a darknet marketplace for drugs with transactions in BTC.

This flaw netted him 51,680 BTC. However, the FBI was on the hunt for these funds.

For over a decade, Jimmy lived a lavish lifestyle and successfully concealed that these bitcoins were his.

However, due to his own mistakes, FBI eventually uncovered the truth.

The government seized all his funds, and Jimmy ended up in prison.

Having studied the entire situation, it's hard for me to say whether he's guilty or not. But the story is fascinating and very instructive 👇

While browsing a programming forum, Jimmy came across a post about a new digital currency called Bitcoin.

Being skilled in programming, he recognized the potential of this technology.

Jimmy became one of the first to start mining BTC on his laptop.

Jimmy couldn't make a substantial profit and forgot about his bitcoins until 2011.

By then, their value had risen to $30 per BTC, but Jimmy had lost his wallet.

He decided to become an active participant in the Bitcoin community.

He created an account on Bitcoin Talk, using a pseudonym inspired by his dream car — the Mercedes-Benz 300 SD.

Jimmy also developed an interest in gambling and created his own website, earning money from paid users

More importantly, he managed to recover most of the coins he had mined in 2009

He threw parties every week, getting drunk until he passed out, and this went on for six years

As an active internet user, Jimmy learned about Silk Road, the notorious site for trading drugs with bitcoins

Within a year after this mistake, the police conducted searches in his homes.

During a search of his lakefront mansion, they found $700,000 in cash and 25 Cassius coins worth 174 BTC.

But the most surprising discovery was a Cheetos popcorn can, which contained the computer holding all of Jimmy's bitcoins.

#US_Inflation_Easing_Alert #MiCA $BTC

I have taken a serious interest in $TON for the remainder of this cycle. It feels a tremendous amount like early $SOL last cycle.

I have acquired some spot $TON & am going to be on the prowl for meme coins & high beta plays to swap into. Let me walk you through it quickly...
👇

- When asked "How I think the next 100 million people get onboarded into crypto?" I have always responded with "Probably through Apple/Android/Google pay."

- These phone companies have the power to place crypto into the hands of billions of people overnight... Telegram has over 900 million monthly users. I am viewing our smart phones as an L1 & Telegram app is like an L2 test pilot for these smart phone conglomerates.

- Stablecoin MC on $TON has been up only since last month. Stable coin MC & L1 price have a positive correlation. I expect this number to keep growing rapidly this quarter.

I'll let you know what high beta $TON shitters I can find to ride through this cycle. If you know of any, please don't be shy & let me know. Ideally something that I can chart, but not 100% required in this instance because it's a young chain.

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$SOL is going to reach $1,335 — majority crypto VCs

It means that other ecosystem alts will skyrocket following Solana.

One week ago, GSR_io gave his own predictions on $SOL :

➜ In the worst case, *SOL 1.4x

➜ We're at baseline; reaching Blue Sky is just a matter of time

➜ Summer historically drags crypto down, but it takes off in autumn

Now, let me walk you through my 10x bets
👇

Tensor is the leading NFT marketplace on Solana.

Recently, someone swept MadLads NFTs for $700,000 via Tensor.

I expect more hype which will affect the $TNSR price.

Price: $0.73

Market cap: $1.13B

➬ PythNetwork | $PYTH

The project provides data for over 350 protocols, and most of them are Solana projects.

As with $JTO, its token price growth depends on SOL ecosystem growth.

A too obvious bet for getting 2-3x in the mid-term.

Price: $0.32

Market cap: $1.18B

$IO

Project collecting your unused GPU and selling it to AI companies rewarding you with $IO tokens

DePin project that benefits both suppliers and buyers

Such a project is set for mooning on this cycle

Price: $3.15

Market cap: $2.52B

Follow me for more tips 😎

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This is Michael Saylor

19 years ago he started as McDonald's worker...

now he holds over 226,330 $BTC worths $14.2B

I scanned 100 hours of his interviews, here's Michale's SECRETS
🧵👇

$1✎
saylor - One of the most influential people in WEB3 with a personal wealth over $3B

Michael is the CEO of @MicroStrategy, which holds over 226K $BTC

After watching all his interviews, I compiled the most important insights that helped him achieve success

Crypto regulation political war!

Cryptocurrency is competitor to the dollar and an excellent speculative asset that doesn’t compete with the dollar

These are the main reasons why the SEC decided to actively engage in the regulation and control of cryptocurrency

What is Bitcoin & Why is it useful?

꩜ Bitcoin is a currency that combines cryptography, networking, mathematics, and a bit of economics.

꩜ But primarily, Bitcoin is a well-designed monetary network with a thoughtful system for combating token devaluation!

Balancing economics, ethics, and engineering:

It is the combination of economics, ethics, and engineering that is perfectly unified in the overall Bitcoin system.

The interaction of these key elements creates the uniqueness of this asset.

BTC vs ETH:

Currently, #BTC is much more valuable due to its limited supply of 21,000,000, which is very difficult to change.

Additionally, Bitcoin is about conservative economics; it's almost impossible to change its policy and "laws" now.

Funding Bitcoin development:

Michael believes that full funding should not be given to developers who want to change the Bitcoin protocol.

It is more important to invest in those who have intentions to somehow improve the protocol.

The problem of fiat money:

The main problem with fiat money is the constantly increasing issuance, which leads to the devaluation of funds.

#US_Inflation_Easing_Alert #MiCA #IntroToCopytrading #VanEck_SOL_ETFS #MtGoxJulyRepayments $BTC

This is GCR: the best crypto trader ever.

He started with $0. Now his net worth is over $1 billion.

Knowing his investments - ur key to outperform entire market.

I found his wallet & scanned his portfolio.

Here's his current holdings & trading strategy

He has consistently been ranked in FTX’s Top Traders leaderboard and made $1B+ from $1k on crypto

Recently he came back to Twitter so I decided to scan his wallet and find out his recent performances

Let's dive into his investments
👇

➫ After finding his wallet, I immediately went to Arkham

After extensive research, I found some very unusual trades involving $ETH

I discovered 6 trades, all of which took place on November 3, 2023

GCR accumulated a total of $8.2M worth of $ETH

We can also calculate his average buy-in

❍ For this, we go to: @tradingview
❍ Find $ETH token
❍ Search for the date he bought these tokens

AVG entry price: $1400

It's strange that GCR accumulated a large position in $ETH right before it made a 56% move

He also started selling in parts at the peak of the rise on March 18, 2024

He made over $4M in profit on a single trade

The trade looks strange and is unlikely to be a coincidence

GCR literally bought tokens at the dip and started to fix profits at the peak

He definitely knows more than we do, so tracking his wallet now, we can assume that his purchases will contribute to growth in 2024

His sentiment is very bullish, and considering the $ETH trade in 2023, he is seriously anticipating $ETH growth in 2024

He has accumulated ~$10M $ETH now, but remember that this is his strategy

So, take note, draw conclusions, and invest considering your portfolio and R/R

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People were ready to buy $RNDR at $13 
 
And now they're hesitant to buy at $7.
 
RNDR is forming a giant bullish pennant and is currently at support level. 
 
AI coins will have another parabolic run this cycle, and #RNDR will be one of the top performers among them 🚀🚀

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This degen started in crypto with $464.

Now, he's sitting at $9.4 million.

I've turned $500 into $289,000, copying his trades

Here's list of 6 new coins, accumulated by this insider 🧵👇

Let's explore his wallet statistics:

☩ This trader started with only $464 ( minimum of his portfolio on 24 Feb).

☩ Just a month later, he already had $14.6 million, all thanks to a few meme coins that were bought early.

☩ Total Profit: $ 12,808,073

➮ His first massive returns came from $POPCAT☩ He actively accumulated the coin since February 2nd and managed to build a huge position over that month.

☩ Profit and Loss: $ 6,089,172

➮ Second huge gain was $WIF☩ He was buying the coin while no one had heard of it☩ And then he sold $WIF for a profit, purchasing more hyped meme coins.☩ Profit and
Loss: $ 5 ,463,668

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🚨 "ETH IS GOING TO ZERO" – that's what everyone's saying.

But I'll prove them wrong.

I dug into the data and what I found was shocking.

🧵: When & why $ETH is heading to $10K (+ trigger altseason) 👇

Following the massive success of $BTC ETFs, all eyes are now on $ETH.

Despite criticism and negative opinions, ETH's case is more complex.

In this thread, I'd like to share why you might not be bullish enough on ETH 👇

A quick reminder of how things went with the $BTC ETF:

➢ BTC doubled before the ETF
➢ Dropped after approval due to selling pressure from Grayscale
➢ Then, pumped again as inflows > outflows

Yes, it wasn't an easy ride, but BTC has grown a lot since then.

Key Stats of BTC ETFs:

➢ $50B AUM accumulated
➢ $14.5B inflows since the launch
➢ $4.5B net inflows (excluding delta-neutral flows)

These impressive numbers showed genuine interest from institutions and set a positive trend for other coins.

Soon ETH will take the ETF baton

But, many people believe that this isn't a big event and expect inflows to be 15-20% of BTC.

Due to the 3x difference in MCap, even 15% flows will be a huge success for ETH at the initial stage, and here's why

Many ETF applications have now removed ETH staking from their filings.

As a result, institutions investing in ETH ETFs won't earn passive income from ETH staking.

This move aims to fast-track ETF launches and secure global approval.

However, it's likely that shortly after these ETFs launch, funds will reintroduce ETH staking in their future applications to attract more investors.
$ETH has earned many labels over time:

➢ "Ultrasound money" for its burn mechanism
➢ "Internet bond" due to its staking yields
➢ "Settlement layer asset" because of L2s
➢ "A better Bitcoin"

Now, ETH eco is the foundation of the current crypto market, trusted by millions.

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Altseason is starting, some experts say.

Altseason is far off, other experts say.

But who's right?

I spent 100+ hours analyzing all the market data.

🧵: What Whales Hide From You 👇

The market is now approaching a critical level where many might feel like giving up.

People are panic selling to cut losses and hoping to buy back lower.

But is it really that bad?

After ETF approval, $BTC made almost 2x.

Yet, most people don't hold BTC, thinking it's too expensive.

In this cycle, altcoins are weaker than BTC, and many are starting to lose hope.

This is EXACTLY when 99% of you should be buying.

GCR says we're still in a bull market, echoing summer of 2020.

For those who missed it, after the summer 2020 dip, most alts went parabolic over the next 6 months.

If history repeats, this could be your last chance to buy the dip before altseason.

Locally, it might seem like the cycle is over with bearish news:

➢ Germany sells $3B worth of BTC
➢ $900M outflows from BTC ETF
➢ ETH ETF won't see big inflows

But to make money in the crypto market, you must manage your emotions and avoid FUD

When the market is tough, stepping back and seeing the bigger picture is best.

The Altcoin Season Index is currently at the Nov 2023 levels, from which we saw a 2-5x growth of many alts.

Historically, this is the best time to accumulate altcoins.

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Still expecting a major bounce for $FET soon.

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BIG BREAKING 🚨

CZ IS COMING BACK ! #BITCOIN    BULL MARKET HAS STARTED OFFICIALLY 🔥🚨

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Chainlink ETF is NEXT!!? (via Coinbase)

$LINK #LINK🔥🔥🔥 #BinanceTournament #US_Inflation_Easing_Alert #Megadrop

The incredible breakthrough of a trader, turned into a crypto whale in 5 months!

In the world of cryptocurrencies, smart and persistent investors are usually rewarded. However, there are a few rare exceptions to this principle. Sometimes, individuals manage to succeed by implementing a well-thought-out approach. Discover the success story of this new crypto whale.

From an average trader to a crypto whale…
For many investors, their journey in the crypto world is often marked by bitter failure, and sometimes even complete ruin. Just like the investor who lost $2 million in the aftermath of the Silicon Valley Bank collapse.

Fortunately, not all crypto investors experience such stories. Nova, a crypto analyst, revealed on Saturday, May 27, the story of a trader who became a crypto whale in just 5 months of activity.
As a reminder, in the crypto world, a whale refers to a user who holds a colossal amount of a particular cryptocurrency, enough to influence its price. 
Typically, whales are not individuals but rather legal entities such as institutions, companies, or investment funds.
What intrigued Nova about this trader-turned-whale is the fact that he is an average individual. Yes, he is a trader, but just an ordinary one who ventured into cryptocurrencies only in January 2023.
At first glance, he had no experience that could justify such a remarkable change in status. So, how can we reasonably explain this transformation within such a short period?

Nova highlights is that the trader strictly follows a simple principle: never hold cryptocurrencies in the long term. Therefore, all the gains made are automatically withdrawn to be reinvested or used for other purposes.
Thus, thanks to this profit management strategy, our trader was able to earn over $400,000 in four days! This is remarkable considering his initial investment was only $35,000. Currently, his wallet is worth approximately $578,345, with only $12,000 in losses.

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For those of you who say $DOGE is boring - for the most part, you're right.

It's spent ~9.5 years of its existence trending sideways or down. The other 1 year? It had one run that pumped ~6000% from the lows and another that pumped more than 30,000%.

The duration its moved sideways since the last ATH is within a similar range to its previous two sideways ranges prior to breaking out.

Each of those respective moves took ~8-9 months after the halving before they began to pump. We're currently only two months past the most recent BTC halving. With that in mind, it would actually be more fitting to the trend that a real breakout / expansion move doesn't happen until Dec - Feb.

With that in mind, I wouldn't be surprised to see the current bullish trend break lower back to the 8-10 cents range and retrace the February move up that we saw. A similar trend break with a ~30% drawdown and retrace happened in August of 2020, several months before the beginning of DOGE going mainstream and gigasending.

I've been a bit overeager to see Dogecoin catch up with the moves we've seen across the rest of the meme coin market without zooming out and considering previous cycles. I still believe we're in a meme coin supercycle and we'll see DOGE send to $1 - $2. History just says we most likely have a little bit of time left to prep for it before it happens.

#doge⚡ #mememcoinseason2024 #MtGoxJulyRepayments #Megadrop

$TRB wait to breakout the Daily bearish channel

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The Birth of #Binance

Binance was founded in 2017, at a time when the cryptocurrency exchange market was already crowded. However, CZ's unique approach and focus on user experience set Binance apart from the competition. The platform quickly gained traction due to its intuitive interface, low trading fees, and a wide range of supported cryptocurrencies.

User-Centric Philosophy CZ's philosophy of putting users first played a crucial role in Binance's success. He understood that providing a seamless and secure trading experience was essential for attracting both novice and experienced traders. Binance's emphasis on customer support and responsive communication fostered a sense of trust among its users, contributing to the platform's rapid growth.

Innovative Features and Expansion
Binance didn't stop at being just another exchange. CZ and his team introduced innovative features to enhance the trading experience. One of the most significant milestones was the launch of Binance Coin (BNB), Binance's native cryptocurrency. BNB offered users reduced trading fees, incentivizing its adoption within the Binance ecosystem.

Moreover, Binance expanded beyond trading. The platform introduced Binance Launchpad, a platform for conducting initial coin offerings (ICOs), and Binance Academy, an educational resource to help users understand blockchain and cryptocurrency concepts.

Binance's journey wasn't without its challenges. In 2019, the exchange suffered a major security breach that resulted in the theft of a substantial amount of cryptocurrency. However, CZ's transparent handling of the situation and the platform's swift response to enhance security measures demonstrated Binance's commitment to its users.
Amid challenges, Binance seized opportunities in emerging markets and regulatory-friendly jurisdictions. The exchange expanded its offerings, including futures trading, options, and even a decentralized exchange platform, Binance DEX.

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$BNB $BTC