{"id":307258,"date":"2024-05-22T16:03:54","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/a-transaction-worth-fortune-for-2-pizzas-heres-everything-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2024-05-22T16:05:34","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T10:35:34","slug":"a-transaction-worth-fortune-for-2-pizzas-heres-everything-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/a-transaction-worth-fortune-for-2-pizzas-heres-everything-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"A Transaction Worth Fortune For 2 Pizzas, Here&#8217;s Everything &#8211; Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Bitcoin Pizza Day is commemorated each year to remember one of the most peculiar transactions ever recorded across the global crypto realm. Notably, a man in the United States swapped the world\u2019s leading <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/glossary\/cryptocurrency\/\">cryptocurrency<\/a> for a mere two pizzas, a purchase much smiled upon today.<\/p>\n<p>Bitcoin\u2019s meteoric rise and widespread adoption in recent years have not only revolutionized the global trading landscape but also elevated the digital asset to the status of leading RWA (Real World Assets), such as gold and silver. This global acceptance and recognition are a testament to Bitcoin\u2019s potential and dominance.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>Listed below is a brief report on Bitcoin\u2019s legendary history, from its use to purchase pizzas to its current status as one of the most sought-after investment options worldwide.<\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoin Pizza Day: What\u2019s The Scoop?<\/h2>\n<p>On May 22, 2010, a British man living in Florida, United States, stamped his name in history, purchasing two pizzas for a whopping 10,000 BTC. Laszlo Hanyecz, an early Bitcoin enthusiast, bought two of Papa John\u2019s pizzas for the abovementioned number of BTC coins, worth somewhere around $41.<\/p>\n<p>This transaction is much smiled upon today, as 10,000 BTC would be worth a fortune for many in today\u2019s era. 1 <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/price\/bitcoin\/\">BTC<\/a> today is evaluated to be somewhere around $69K, ultimately making 10,000 BTC worth hundreds of millions of U.S. Dollars.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>Zooming into today, paying 10,000 BTC for two pizzas is an unprecedented thought. Moreover, Bitcoin has continued to grow over the years, making the transaction one to remember with each passing year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/meme-coins-floki-and-pepe-see-strong-rally-whats-driving-them\/\">Meme Coins FLOKI and PEPE See Strong Rally, What\u2019s Driving Them?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Bitcoin\u2019s Price Today<\/h2>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/glossary\/bitcoin\/\">Bitcoin,<\/a> the world\u2019s first-ever digital currency, trades at $69,957 today, having fallen 1.49% in the past 24 hours.<br \/>The token\u2019s all-time low is $0.04865, marking a 143791042.87% in value to date. Whereas, the ATH (all-time-high) hit by the token is $73,750.<\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, it\u2019s also worth noting that Bitcoin\u2019s rise in value aligns with its halving event held every four years, also held this year, that substantially aids the price and tokenomics.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-news-whales-scoop-636m-in-single-day-whats-next-for-btc-price\/\">Bitcoin Whales Scoop $636M In Single Day, What\u2019s Next For BTC Price?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.82 --><\/p>\n<p>                                <!-- \n\n<div class=\"desktopPostEnd d-on\"><\/div>\n\n --><\/p>\n<div class=\"m-on mobiless\">\n<div id=\"social-section-new\">\n<p>\u2713 Share:<\/p>\n<p>                                  <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new wp_new\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-pizza-day-transaction-worth-fortune-for-2-pizzas-heres-everything\/\" style=\"display: block\">  <i class=\"fa fa-whatsapp\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"social-text_new tw_new_logo\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=https:\/\/coingape.com\/bitcoin-pizza-day-transaction-worth-fortune-for-2-pizzas-heres-everything\/\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n                                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>          <!-- \n\n<div class=\"m-on pl-2 pr-2\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"row\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pr-2\">\n         \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-7-crypto-marketing-firms-of-the-year\/?utm_source=abovesidebartabnews&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15175104\/top_crypto_marketing_agencies.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top Crypto Marketing Firms \/ Agencies 2023; Here\u2019s Best Picks [Updated]\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                  \n\n<div class=\"col-6 pl-2\">\n                 \n\n<div class=\"Borderboxies_2 mb-3  fullmobx\">\n             \n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/coingape.com\/top-10-web-3-games-to-explore-in-2023-here-list\/?utm_source=priceanalysisbar&utm_medium=organicarticle\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"SponserdyWebimg_2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"834\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.coingape.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/23134356\/jpg_20221223_134223_0000.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" ><\/div>\n\n\n                \n\n<div class=\"Sponserdtent_2 mt-2\">Top 10 Web3 Games To Explore In 2023; Here List\n <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/a>\n          \n            <\/div>\n\n\n            <\/div>\n\n\n                <\/div>\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                    --><\/p>\n<div class=\"TabDicA\">\n<div class=\"TBAcon \">\n<div class=\"authorFlip tabcS\" id=\"TabA198133\">\n<div class=\"authorBox\">\n<div class=\"author_Name\">\n<!--\n                                      \n\n<div class=\"getAuthoname\">\n                                          \n                                                                                 \n                                       <\/div>\n\n \n--><\/p>\n<p>CoinGape comprises an experienced team of native content writers and editors working round the clock to cover news globally and present news as a fact rather than an opinion. 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