Bitcoin Pizza Day: Binance hands out free pizza, while Gate.io gives away 1 BTC

Every year on May 22 the cryptocurrency community marks Bitcoin Pizza Day. The anniversary stems from a milestone for the industry, when in 2010 programmer Laszlo Hanyecz purchased two Papa John’s pizzas for 10,000 BTC.

As of writing, they are worth about $267 million. In 2023 the community marks Bitcoin Pizza Day for the 13th time. ForkLog has gathered greetings and promotions for the celebration.

Among supporters of the event is the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. This year the platform is running prizes, delivering pizzas in person, and hosting contests.

To celebrate #Bitcoin Pizza Day, we’re kicking off a series of #BinancePizza events worldwide!

Here’s some of what you can look forward to:
? Pizza
? Giveaways
? #Binance merch
? And much more!

But which countries are we heading to? Find out here ? pic.twitter.com/RoZlNhYYaY

— Binance (@binance) May 15, 2023

Gate.io offers its users a chance to participate in a 1 BTC giveaway.

⏰ Don’t miss it!

Join our #Bitcoin Pizza Day Party celebration with 1 $BTC ? ?

Submit your entry now to win!
? https://t.co/CNaaEfjfsW #Gateio #BitcoinPizzaDay2023 #GateioPizzaDay #Giveaway pic.twitter.com/YtZujEb74A

— Gate.io (@gate_io) May 14, 2023

Bitrefill, a provider of cryptocurrency gift cards, is also marking the holiday, offering to sponsor Bitcoin meetups and free pizza.

We’re looking to sponsor local Bitcoin meetups for Bitcoin Pizza Day.

Tell us in the comments why your meetup deserves free Pizza! ?

Winners will be announced in 5 days. ? pic.twitter.com/zPYTflvxBR

— Bitrefill (@bitrefill) May 11, 2023

The Polkadot protocol, in celebration of Bitcoin Pizza Day, announced a giveaway of 20 DOT among 10 random users who leave a comment under the post.

? Happy #Bitcoin Pizza Day ?

? To celebrate this memorable day, #PolkadotInsider is pleased to host a giveaway event for our community

? 20 #DOT for 10 luckiest winners

⏰ 7 days
?️ End date: May 29th — 0:00 AM UTC

Rules:
1⃣ Follow @PolkadotInsider
2⃣ Like + Retweet + Tag… pic.twitter.com/5GNo7JzTNM

— Polkadot Insider (@PolkadotInsider) May 22, 2023

The KuCoin exchange is also running a giveaway of 1,000 USDT.

A trader’s life is unpredictable, just like Laszlo Hanyecz didn’t expect $BTC to skyrocket back in 2010.?

So, on #BitCoinPizzaDay, we’ve prepared this ?FORTUNE PIZZA WHEEL to help you discover your destiny and win a share of 1,000 $USDT! ?

⬇️ See how to join ⬇️

(1/3) pic.twitter.com/ekVizNs7dE

— KuCoin (@kucoincom) May 22, 2023

Huobi invites participation in a 2,000 USDT giveaway.

#Huobi x $VOLT $2000 Airdrop!⚡️

?Celebrate #BitcoinPizzaDay with an amazing Huobi PrimeBox Event！

Enter:
✅Follow @HuobiGlobal @VoltInuOfficial

✅RT + Like + Tag 2 Friends

✅Fill in the form

— Huobi (@HuobiGlobal) May 19, 2023

The CoinGecko aggregator has compiled Bitcoin prices for Bitcoin Pizza Day over 14 years.

$BTC Price on Bitcoin Pizza Day ?

Today: $26,774
2022: $29,492
2021: $37,340
2020: $9,060
2019: $7,958
2018: $8,355
2017: $2,109
2016: $439
2015: $241
2014: $523
2013: $123
2012: $5.10
2011: $6.12
2010: $0.004

— CoinGecko (@coingecko) May 22, 2023

In May 2020, Laszlo Hanyecz revealed that he had actually spent far more than 10,000 BTC on pizzas.

In 2021, the management of the Dutch Domino’s Pizza franchise proposed that staff receive payment in the first cryptocurrency in honor of Bitcoin Pizza Day.