Laslo Hanjec
Laslo Hanjec is a computer programmer best known for making the first documented purchase using Bitcoin, when he paid 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas from Papa John's on May 22, 2010. At the time, the bitcoins were worth approximately $41, but their value skyrocketed to over $1 billion in recent years, marking a significant milestone in the history of cryptocurrency. Hanjec was an early Bitcoin enthusiast, actively participating in online forums and providing technical advice on mining Bitcoin during its nascent stages. His transaction is often celebrated as a pivotal moment that helped demonstrate the viability of Bitcoin as a medium of exchange.
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Laslo Hanjec paid 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas from Papa John's in 2010.
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