Bitcoin Pizza Day is crypto's longest-running joke

Bitcoin Pizza Day, celebrated on May 22, marks the first real-world transaction using Bitcoin—when programmer Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 BTC for two pizzas in 2010. While the crypto community treats it as a holiday, the event also serves as a cautionary tale about volatility, missed fortunes, and the early days of digital currency. This article explores why the day remains both a celebration and a running joke in crypto culture.