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Bitcoin Pizza Day
Laszlo Hanyecz pays 10,000 BTC for two pizzas — the first real-world purchase.
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Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two Papa John's pizzas, coordinated through Bitcointalk. Worth ~$41 at the time, this became the most famous transaction in cryptocurrency history. Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated every May 22.
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