On May 22, 2010, a seemingly ordinary pizzeria in Florida became ground zero for a digital revolution. Papa John’s Pizzeria was more than just a place to grab a bite; it was where Laszlo Hanyecz’s audacious proposition would change the world forever. A young developer and Bitcoin enthusiast, Laszlo sought to explore the potential of this new cryptocurrency. He envisioned utilizing Bitcoin – a decentralized digital currency – to purchase two large pizzas from Papa John himself. Laszlo’s vision was bold: it represented a chance for his business to become an early adopter in a nascent market and to pave the way for wider adoption of Bitcoin. 10,000 Bitcoins were exchanged for these slices of pizza, marking a historic moment in time. While skepticism lingered among Papa John at first, Laszlo’s conviction, coupled with the potential of Bitcoin’s transformative power, convinced him to take a leap into the unknown. The world was about to witness the dawn of a new financial frontier, all starting from a pizzeria’s counter.