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Eight years ago someone paid 10,000 bitcoins for two Papa John’s pizzas—that now adds up to $4 million a slice

$82 million

On May 22, 2010, Laszlo Hanyecz, a programmer and an early-adopter of bitcoin based in Florida, purchased two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 bitcoins, worth about $30 back then.

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$82 million

The order is considered the first purchase of a product with the cryptocurrency.

Famous legal brothel Bunny Ranch looking to accept bitcoin for payment for sexual services.
$82 million

Since then, the price of bitcoin has surged considerably. One coin is now worth $8,210, so that same order would cost over $82 million, or more than $4 million for each slice.

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$82 million

Value of “Bitcoin Pizza Day” order since May 22, 2010

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