The historic pizza transaction
On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz made history by making the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin. He paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas from Papa John's, which were delivered to him by a fellow Bitcoin Talk forum member.
This transaction marked a pivotal moment in Bitcoin's journey from a digital experiment to a real-world currency. Today, we celebrate this historic moment and Laszlo's contribution to Bitcoin's adoption.
What seemed like an expensive pizza order today stands as a testament to Bitcoin's incredible journey and potential.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are the Bitcoin pizzas worth today?
The two pizzas cost 10,000 BTC, so their value today is 10,000 times the current bitcoin price, shown live at the top of this page. At bitcoin's all-time high of about $126,080 on October 6, 2025, the 10,000 BTC were worth about $1.26 billion.
When is Bitcoin Pizza Day?
Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated every year on May 22, the day in 2010 when Laszlo Hanyecz received two pizzas in exchange for 10,000 BTC. It is widely remembered as the first time bitcoin was used to buy a physical good.
Who is Laszlo Hanyecz?
Laszlo Hanyecz is a programmer from Florida and an early Bitcoin contributor. Besides the pizza purchase, he is known for being one of the first people to mine bitcoin with a graphics card (GPU).
What pizzas did he buy?
Two large Papa John's pizzas. Laszlo offered 10,000 BTC on the BitcoinTalk forum on May 18, 2010, and fellow forum member Jeremy Sturdivant ordered the pizzas and had them delivered to him on May 22. At the time the coins were worth roughly $41.
How is the chart calculated?
For each year, the chart divides the value of 10,000 BTC at that year's highest bitcoin price by the typical price of the item in that year. The current year uses the live bitcoin price. Item prices and their sources are listed under the chart.