Gather ’round, folks, because it’s that magical time of year again: Bitcoin Pizza Day! Yes, every May 22nd, we celebrate the day a guy named Laszlo Hanyecz decided that two Papa John’s pizzas were worth 10,000 bitcoins. Spoiler alert: he was wrong. Like, really, really wrong. But hey, at least he got some garlic sauce with his financial blunder.
Today marks the 16th anniversary of this gloriously bad decision, and what better way to honor it than by laughing at the fact that those pizzas are now worth more than most small countries? Let’s recap: in 2010, Laszlo spent $41 on pizza. Fast forward to 2026, and those same pizzas are valued at over $770 million. Moral of the story? Always check the future value of your toppings.
The $770 Million Pizza Party
Back in 2010, Laszlo was just a hungry programmer in Florida who wanted some pizza. Little did he know, he was about to become the poster child for “What Not to Do With Your Cryptocurrency.” At the time, BTC was worth $0.0041, so $41 seemed like a fair price for two pies. But then BTC decided to go on a wild ride, hitting $1 just nine months later. Oops.
Since then, Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster of highs and lows, but one thing’s for sure: Laszlo’s pizza order is now the most expensive meal in history. In 2024, those pizzas were worth $690 million. In 2025? $1.1 billion. And let’s not forget last year’s Pizza Day, when BTC hit an all-time high of $126,200, making those pizzas worth $1.26 billion. This year, the bears are in control, but hey, $770 million is still nothing to sneeze at. Unless you’re sneezing because you just realized you could’ve been a billionaire.
From Pizza to Penthouse: Bitcoin’s Glow-Up
Let’s take a moment to appreciate how far Bitcoin has come. From being used to buy pizza to being integrated into modern wealth portfolios, it’s like the glow-up of the century. More vendors accept it, institutions are jumping on the bandwagon, and 10,000 BTC can now buy you a lot more than just two pizzas. We’re talking luxury yachts, private islands, and enough avocado toast to last a lifetime.
So, as we celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day 2026, let’s raise a slice (or a glass of champagne, if you’re feeling fancy) to Laszlo Hanyecz. Thanks to his hunger, we have a reminder that sometimes, the most expensive mistakes come with extra cheese. Here’s to another 16 years of Bitcoin, bad decisions, and the occasional pizza-induced financial revolution.
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2026-05-22 11:58