RSL Snout-Out: Bitcoin Pizza Day Turns 15 – How a $40 Pizza Became a Billion-Dollar Slice

Neil Caron
May 21
2 min read

May 22nd marks the 15th anniversary of a deliciously legendary moment in cryptocurrency history — Bitcoin Pizza Day. It’s a quirky, unofficial holiday that commemorates the first-ever real-world transaction using bitcoin, and yes, it involved pizza.

🍕 How a Few Slices Made Crypto History

Back in 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer and early bitcoin adopter, offered 10,000 BTC to anyone who could get two Papa John’s pizzas delivered to his house. At the time, bitcoin was worth less than a penny per coin — so the trade equaled about $40.

Today? That same 10,000 BTC would be worth over $1 billion.

“I got pizza for contributing to an open-source project,” Hanyecz shared with Bitcoin Magazine. “Usually hobbies are a time sink and money sink — in this case, my hobby bought me dinner.”

Despite the sky-high value bitcoin has reached, Hanyecz has no regrets, consistently describing it as a moment of pride in helping prove bitcoin’s real-world utility.

🐷 RSL Piggy Points: Lessons From Pizza Day

Real-world value starts with small steps. Just like Bitcoin’s first purchase was two pizzas, your first step toward homeownership starts with one smart move.
Time builds value. Whether it’s bitcoin or home equity, what you invest in today can yield significant returns tomorrow.
No regrets when you're learning. As Laszlo said, it was worth it to be part of something groundbreaking — much like becoming a first-time homeowner.

💬 Neil Caron’s Take

“This story is fun, but the financial lesson is powerful,” says Neil Caron, Area Manager at CMG Mortgage. “Laszlo didn’t see a billion-dollar loss—he saw proof of potential. That’s the mindset we encourage in first-time homebuyers: make the best decision with what you know today, and let time do the rest.”

“Much like bitcoin in its early days, buying your first home might not feel instantly rewarding,” Neil adds. “But over time, equity builds. And that’s how wealth starts.”

🍕 How Crypto Companies Are Celebrating

To honor Bitcoin Pizza Day's 15th anniversary, crypto companies around the world are slicing up promotions:

Binance Pizza Day: Earn BTC pizza boxes (worth up to $20) by referring friends through May 28.
MEXC's Lucky Wheel: Spin to win part of a $100,000 BTC and “Hot Token” giveaway (May 19–28).
HTX Meets Trump Dinner: Over $1 million in events and prizes are being dished out by HTX and partners.
BTCC Global Pizza Party: Complete platform tasks to earn pizza slices worth 1 USDT each (May 19–31).
Bitget’s Pizza Drops: Over 5,000 pizzas are being distributed in 20+ cities around the world.

🏁 RSL Perspective

At ReadySetLoan, we love a story that blends passion, persistence, and progress — and Bitcoin Pizza Day serves up all three. Whether you’re investing in digital currency or in your future home, the message is the same: small decisions today can lead to massive impact later.

And while we're not handing out pizza, ReadySetLoan is your go-to resource for helping you understand your options, maximize your equity, and navigate the homebuying race with confidence.

Let’s help you take the next step — no Bitcoin required.

👉 Educate yourself today at ReadySetLoan.com