Legend has it that today is the glorious day when Bitcoin was first used to purchase a product. Back on May 22, 2010, a hungry man named Laszlo Hanyecz graced the Bitcointalk forum with a peculiar proposition:
"I’ll pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas.. like maybe 2 large ones so I have some left over for the next day. I like having left over pizza to nibble on later. You can make the pizza yourself and bring it to my house or order it for me from a delivery place, but what I’m aiming for is getting food delivered in exchange for bitcoins where I don’t have to order or prepare it myself, kind of like ordering a ‘breakfast platter’ at a hotel or something, they just bring you something to eat and you’re happy!"
And lo and behold, a brave soul by the name of Jercos rose to the occasion, accepting the offer in exchange for the coveted 10,000 bitcoins (which, mind you, were worth a measly $30-40 back then). The bitcoin was sent, the pizza was ordered and delivered, and thus, the whimsical tale was etched into the annals of history.
Now, here's the real kicker: as I write this, those two seemingly ordinary pizzas have transcended their humble origins and acquired a mind-boggling value of over 269 million dollars. That's right, folks, we're talking pizza with the purchasing power of a small country!
So, let us gather 'round and rejoice in the hilarity and audacity of Bitcoin Pizza Day's 10th anniversary! Who could have predicted that a simple pizza transaction would become a symbol of immense value and regret for those who didn't stockpile their bitcoins? Remember, folks, when life serves you pizza, make sure to check if it's worth a fortune before taking that first bite!
