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Laszlo Hanyecz

Early developer, Bitcoin Pizza Day buyer

Known for
Bitcoin Pizza Day[1]
Years active
2010[1]
Key contribution
First well-known goods-for-bitcoin trade[2]
Notable date
May 22, 2010: 10,000 BTC for two pizzas[2]

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“I'll pay 10,000 bitcoins for a couple of pizzas.. like maybe 2 large ones so I have some left over for the next day.”
Laszlo Hanyecz, May 18, 2010 · BitcoinTalk (original)

Bio

Laszlo Hanyecz is a programmer who posted on BitcoinTalk on May 18, 2010 offering 10,000 bitcoins for two pizzas.[1]

On May 22, 2010 he reported the trade was done, in what is widely described as the first known commercial transaction using bitcoin. The date is now celebrated as Bitcoin Pizza Day.[1][2]

Timeline

  1. May 18, 2010

    Posts the pizza offer[1]

  2. May 22, 2010

    Pizza trade completed[2]

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