6 May, 2019

Laszlo Hanyecz

Posted on : May 6, 2019 by : BlockGlossary

Meaning of Laszlo Hanyecz

He is a programmer, former Bitcoin Core developer, early adopter of Bitcoin and popularly known to be the first person in history of Blockchain to use Cryptocurrency (Bitcoin) to buy physical product (Pizza). His first order of two Pizza earned him the tag “Bitcoin Pizza Guy” when he bought it for 10,000BTC worth just $48 then on 22nd May, 2010. Laszlo’s order birthed BPD celebration and BPI.

He repeated same to test Bitcoin Lightning Network but at a cost of just 64,900 Satoshi (0.00649000BTC) equivalent to $68 on 25th February, 2018.

Full Name: Laszlo Hanyecz

Nationality: American

DOB: –

Invention: Founded Bitcoin Pizza Day celebration and Bitcoin Pizza Index

Crypto Investment Portfolio: Bitcoin

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