Two Pizzas For Rs 3,635 Crores! Man Paid 10,000 Bitcoins For His Cravings
Man Paid 10,000 Bitcoins For His Cravings
In the early days of Bitcoin, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer, initiated a groundbreaking transaction, exchanging 10,000 Bitcoin for two pizzas on May 22, 2010, marking the first real-world purchase using cryptocurrency.
The Quest for Pizza:
Days earlier, Hanyecz sought to fulfil his pizza craving and offered 10,000 Bitcoin on Bitcointalk.org in exchange for two large pizzas, facing initial difficulty in finding a taker for the offer.
A Teen's Decision:
Jeremy Sturdivant, a 19-year-old, stepped forward and accepted the deal, exchanging the Bitcoin, then valued at around $41, for the pizzas and delivering them to Hanyecz's residence in Florida.
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A Priceless Moment Shared:
Hanyecz joyously shared news of the successful transaction on the forum, posting a snapshot of the pizzas with his family, unaware of the magnitude his action would hold in the cryptocurrency world.
Reflections of Regret:
Years later, Hanyecz reflects with regret, realizing that if he had retained those Bitcoins, their value today would stand at a staggering Rs 36,35,46,19,950.00, showcasing the missed opportunity.
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Bitcoin's Meteoric Rise:
At Bitcoin's peak, those initial 10,000 Bitcoins reached a staggering value of Rs 51,75,00,00,000, highlighting the remarkable growth of the cryptocurrency over time.
Lessons from the Past:
The historic pizza transaction underscores the volatility of cryptocurrencies and fuels the argument against their efficacy as a stable medium of exchange, offering insight into the unpredictable nature of dynamic digital currencies like Bitcoin.
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