Bitcoin Pizza Day Gift Guide — Celebrate May 22 in Style

Every year on May 22, Bitcoiners around the world pause to honor the moment that changed everything — not a protocol upgrade, not a halving, but two large pizzas. This is the story of the most expensive meal in human history, and how you can celebrate it with style, purpose, and a nod to the technology that made it all possible.

The Transaction That Proved Bitcoin Was Real Money

On May 22, 2010, a programmer named Laszlo Hanyecz posted on the Bitcointalk forum offering 10,000 BTC for two large pizzas. At the time, Bitcoin had no established market price. It was code. It was an experiment. Most people outside a handful of cryptographers and cypherpunks had never heard of it.

A user named jercos took Laszlo up on the offer, ordering two Papa John’s pizzas delivered to his door in Jacksonville, Florida. The 10,000 BTC changed hands. Two pizzas were consumed. And the first real-world commercial Bitcoin transaction was complete.

Those 10,000 BTC would be worth hundreds of millions of dollars today. But here is what most people miss about this story: Laszlo did not make a mistake. He proved something that no whitepaper, no testnet simulation, and no academic paper ever could — that Bitcoin works as money. Real money. The kind you can exchange for goods in the physical world. Without that proof of concept, the entire ecosystem we build on today might never have gained traction.

Laszlo was also a significant early contributor to Bitcoin’s codebase. He was one of the first people to mine Bitcoin using a GPU, pushing the boundaries of what was possible with the technology. The pizza transaction was not an act of recklessness — it was an act of conviction. He believed in the technology enough to use it.

Why We Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day

Bitcoin Pizza Day is not about mourning a bad trade. It is about celebrating the moment Bitcoin crossed from theory into practice. Every Bitcoiner who has ever sent a transaction, run a node, or mined a block stands on the shoulders of Laszlo’s two pizzas.

We celebrate May 22 because it represents everything we believe in at D-Central Technologies: the willingness to act on conviction, the power of decentralized technology in the real world, and the relentless drive to push Bitcoin forward. Laszlo was the original Bitcoin hacker — he did not wait for permission or institutional validation. He just did it.

That is why Bitcoin Pizza Day has become the unofficial holiday of the Bitcoin community. Meetups, pizza parties, online celebrations, and charitable donations happen worldwide every May 22. It is our Thanksgiving — a day to gather, eat, and remember where this all started.

D-Central’s Bitcoin Pizza Day Gift Guide

Whether you are throwing a Pizza Day party, looking for a gift for the Bitcoiner in your life, or just want to deck out your space with some pizza-meets-Bitcoin culture, we have you covered. Here are our top picks from the D-Central shop.

Bitcoin Pizza 3D Painting

This Bitcoin Pizza 3D Painting is the centerpiece of any Bitcoiner’s wall — and the perfect conversation starter at your Pizza Day gathering. Crafted from premium PLA filament, framed and wall-mountable, it captures the spirit of the most famous transaction in crypto history with a playful, tactile design you can actually feel.

At $14.99 CAD, it is an accessible piece of Bitcoin history for your home or office. Hang it in your mining room, your workshop, or above the kitchen table where you eat your own celebratory Pizza Day slices.

The Pizza’s Bitcoin Day Sticker

Slap Bitcoin culture on your laptop, your miner, your toolbox, or the pizza box itself. The Pizza’s Bitcoin Day Sticker is a bold, fun tribute to May 22 that lets you signal your Bitcoin conviction everywhere you go. At just $3.00 CAD, grab a stack — they make perfect party favors and stocking stuffers for your Bitcoin-pilled friends.

While you are at it, check out the Cheesy Bitzza Slice Sticker for even more pizza-themed Bitcoin energy. Browse our full sticker collection for dozens more designs.

Bitcoin Cookie Cutter Set (2-Pack)

Bitcoin Pizza Day is about food, community, and creativity — so why not bake your own Bitcoin cookies? Our Bitcoin Cookie Cutter Set comes as a 2-pack featuring the Bitcoin logo and coin shape. Made from PLA, food-safe and eco-friendly, these cutters work with cookie dough, fondant, and craft materials.

At $14.99 CAD, this is the gift that turns a Pizza Day party into a full Bitcoin bake-off. Imagine a table full of orange Bitcoin cookies next to your pizza boxes. That is the energy we are going for.

More Gift Ideas From the D-Central Collection

Looking for more? Our Bitcoin Wall Art & 3D Paintings collection features dozens of unique pieces — from the iconic Bitcoin Figurines & Collectibles to hardware-inspired art. Every piece is designed for people who live and breathe Bitcoin.

And if you want to give the ultimate Bitcoin gift — a piece of the network itself — consider a Bitaxe solo miner. Nothing says “happy Pizza Day” like giving someone the power to mine their own sats. Visit the Bitaxe Hub for our complete guide to every model, accessory, and setup tutorial.

How to Celebrate Bitcoin Pizza Day at Home

You do not need a meetup group or a conference to celebrate Pizza Day. Here is how we do it at D-Central — and how you can bring the spirit of May 22 into your own home.

Order Pizza — and Pay With Bitcoin if You Can

The most obvious move is the best one. Order some pizza. If your local pizzeria accepts Bitcoin over Lightning, even better — you are completing the circle that Laszlo started. If not, pay however you need to and eat with the knowledge that you are part of a global tradition.

Fire Up Your Miner

There is something poetic about mining sats while eating pizza on the anniversary of the first Bitcoin transaction. If you have a Bitaxe running on your desk, take a moment to appreciate what Laszlo made possible. If you do not have one yet, Pizza Day is a great excuse to get started with solo mining. Every hash counts.

Bake Bitcoin Cookies

Grab those Bitcoin cookie cutters, whip up your favorite dough, and bake a batch of orange-frosted Bitcoin cookies. Kids love this. Adults love this. It is the kind of hands-on activity that makes Pizza Day more than just eating takeout.

Run the Numbers

Use our Bitcoin Mining Profitability Calculator to see where you stand. How many sats are you stacking per day? What would your setup look like with a Bitaxe Hex or a Bitcoin Space Heater? Pizza Day is a great checkpoint to evaluate your mining strategy and plan your next move.

Share the Story

Tell a friend, a coworker, or your family the story of Laszlo’s pizzas. Most people outside the Bitcoin world have never heard it. It is one of the best entry points into understanding what Bitcoin actually is — not a speculative asset, but a working, usable technology that has been exchanging real value since 2010.

Bitcoin Pizza Day Party Ideas

Throwing a proper Pizza Day party? Here are some ideas to make it memorable.

The Mining + Pizza Setup

Set up a live mining display at your party. A Bitaxe Supra running on a desk with its dashboard on a screen is a guaranteed conversation starter. Pair it with pizza and you have captured the full spirit of what Bitcoin is about: technology that works, deployed by individuals, in the real world.

The Bitcoin Bake-Off

Challenge your guests to a Bitcoin-themed baking competition. Supply Bitcoin cookie cutters, frosting, and sprinkles. Judge on creativity, taste, and Bitcoin commitment. The winner gets bragging rights — or a Pizza Day sticker.

The Orange Pill Station

Set up a station where curious friends can learn about Bitcoin. Have a phone ready to demo a Lightning wallet. Show them how fast and cheap a Lightning transaction is. If you really want to impress, send them a few sats on the spot. Pizza Day is the best orange-pilling opportunity of the year — you have the story, the food, and the community all in one place.

Decorate With Bitcoin Art

Hang up your Bitcoin Pizza 3D Painting, scatter some Bitcoin stickers around, and set up a few Bitcoin figurines on the table. The goal is to make the space feel like a Bitcoin citadel — not a generic party, but a gathering of sovereign individuals celebrating a technology that is changing the world.

The 10,000 BTC Quiz

Put together a Bitcoin trivia quiz for your guests. Start with the obvious — “How much did Laszlo pay for his pizzas?” — and work up to deeper cuts about mining difficulty, block rewards, halving dates, and cypherpunk history. It is a fun way to test knowledge and learn together.

Pizza Day Is About More Than Pizza

At its core, Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrates the moment someone believed in the technology enough to use it. That same conviction drives everything we do at D-Central. We have been hacking Bitcoin mining technology since 2016, making institutional-grade hardware accessible to home miners, and building the tools that let individuals participate in the network on their own terms.

When you mine with a Bitaxe on your desk, you are continuing Laszlo’s legacy. When you heat your home with a Bitcoin Space Heater, you are proving that this technology has real-world utility beyond speculation. When you teach your kids about Bitcoin over pizza and cookies, you are planting seeds for the next generation of sovereign individuals.

So on May 22, order your pizza, fire up your miner, bake some Bitcoin cookies, and raise a slice to Laszlo. He did not lose 10,000 BTC — he spent them building the future.

Every hash counts. Happy Bitcoin Pizza Day.

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