Bitcoin’s First Pizza Purchase Turns 15 – Remembering the Moment that Revolutionized Finance

May 22, 2025 marks the 15th anniversary of a milestone in crypto history: Bitcoin’s first foray into the real world. On this day in 2010, early Bitcoin adopter Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two large pizzas worth an astounding 10,000 bitcoins (then valued at around $41). His audacious act forever cemented Bitcoin’s place as a potential future of finance, sparking a debate about the true nature and purpose of digital currency. Hanyecz’s daring purchase opened the door for wider adoption of cryptocurrency. Years later, this event is celebrated with a lively community commemoration, with many users reflecting on its significance today.