The Mining Pod | Bitcoin Mining News The REAL Bitcoin Pizza Day Story
May 25, 2025
Discover the surprising truth behind Bitcoin Pizza Day! Instead of just 10,000 Bitcoin on pizza, Laszlo actually spent nearly 80,000 in 2010. Learn how his innovative GPU mining changed the Bitcoin landscape, leading to a staggering 130,000% increase in hash rate that year. Hear about Satoshi’s concerned email to Laszlo and how these early transactions played a crucial role in maintaining Bitcoin's decentralization. This episode offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in cryptocurrency history!
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Laszlo's True Bitcoin Spending
- Laszlo didn't spend just 10,000 Bitcoin on pizza; he spent nearly 80,000 Bitcoin in 2010.
- This revelation drastically changes the mainstream narrative around Bitcoin Pizza Day.
The First Bitcoin Pizza Purchase
- Laszlo posted on Bitcoin Talk offering 10,000 Bitcoin for two pizzas, which was fulfilled with Papa John's pizzas.
- This quirky real-world transaction was the first recorded purchase using Bitcoin.
Laszlo's Hobby Rewarded With Pizza
- Laszlo viewed his multiple pizza trades as a way to get free food while pursuing his hobby of mining Bitcoin.
- He had no regrets and felt like he was "winning the internet" by getting dinner from his mining efforts.
