The World’s Most Expensive Meal? It’s Just Pizza—Here’s Why


If you think Justin Sun paying $6 million for a banana was crazy, what would you say about a pizza worth nearly a billion dollars? Back in 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz made history by paying 10 Bitcoins for two Papa John’s pizzas. Who could have guessed at the time that Bitcoin’s value would climb so high?


It all started when Laszlo posted an offer on a forum, proposing to trade Bitcoin for pizza. Someone accepted, and an hour later, Laszlo was enjoying what would become the most expensive meal in history. At the time, the order cost $41. Six years later after that transaction, those 10 Bitcoins were worth $4.4 million. Two years later, their value soared to $41 million. By 2020, it had doubled again, and in 2022, it reached an astonishing $300 million. Now, we’re approaching a new threshold and it's almost a billion dollars for two pizzas. That’s some serious hunger!


This story has become legendary among crypto enthusiasts. Especially long-term holders are excited over it. Each time Bitcoin breaks a new record, more zeros are added to the value of that iconic meal. This modest transaction has turned into a symbol of Bitcoin’s journey and potential.


And what about the guy who accepted the offer? You might think he struck gold, but he didn’t keep the Bitcoin either. The recipient of those coins spent them while traveling the U.S. with his girlfriend. Yet, there’s no need to feel FOMO over this story. Even Laszlo himself has no regrets. After all, that pizza wasn't just a meal. Without these early transactions, Bitcoin might never have achieved its current success.


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