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International Business Times
International Business Times
Business
Marvie Basilan

BTC Community Celebrates Bitcoin Pizza Day: Why Is It So Special?

Representation. Bitcoin Pizza Day is celebrated by BTC enthusiasts as May 22, 2010 marked a significant milestone in the digital asset's journey toward gaining value. (Credit: FlavorfulWorld/Pixabay)

KEY POINTS

  • Michael Saylor said pizza has become cheaper, at least by Bitcoin standard
  • Eric Weiss noted that the first time Bitcoin 'gained value' was an 'immaculate' moment
  • Hanyecz used 10,000 BTC to buy 2 Papa John's pizzas in 2010, which is worth around $700M today

The Bitcoin community went abuzz Wednesday as many prominent figures in the crypto industry and users of the world's first decentralized cryptocurrency celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day, which falls on May 22 every year.

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