On Sunday 22 May, major crypto communities from 20 cities across Africa will join the Crypto Bootcamp Community from Nigeria in a unique event to commemorate Bitcoin Pizza Day.
Today Bitcoin has a multitude of amazing and unconventional uses in the global market and Bitcoin Pizza Day celebrates the humble and somewhat unconventional beginnings of the world’s leading cryptocurrency.
Somewhere in Florida, the date was May 22nd and the year 2010 when Laszlo Hanyecz felt a craving and ordered 2 pizzas which he paid for using 10,000 BTC. At the time, this was just another pizza purchase for Laszlo but this turned out to be the first reported use of Bitcoin for a commercial transaction or exchange of actual goods.
While 10,000 BTC (even at the current dipping value) amounts to over $290 million, it is important to note that this was before Bitcoin had even matched the value of the dollar.
As Bitcoin grew, so did the legend of the man who made its first transaction. Laszlo says he does not regret the decision and that he spent up to 100,000 BTC on pizza in the period that followed adding that he was glad to have been a part of the history in this iconic way.
The Bitcoin and crypto community thus came to recognise the day that Bitcoin essentially stepped into the financial world with a commemoration of the Bitcoin Pizza Day on 22nd May.
This Sunday marks the 12th anniversary of the iconic day and the African crypto community has an exceptional opportunity to commemorate with the Bitcoin Pizza Day Hangout organized by the Crypto Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp has collaborated with a number of crypto communities and initiatives to have a synchronized event happening in Kampala, Nairobi, Cape Town, Accra, Mombasa, Lagos and other cities across Africa.
Beyond pizza, a lot more knowledge is also to be shared at the Hangout as the organizers hope to bridge the gap between crypto enthusiasts, industry leaders, investors, innovative Blockchain and Crypto companies and their products and services to usher in more individuals to the budding space.
The Hangout will also feature giveaways, new project exhibitions, meet and greet sessions with top industry players and panel discussions to give enthusiasts who attend a comprehensive experience on top of the entertainment and refreshments.
The event aims at bringing together African crypto enthusiasts to create crypto awareness and drive mainstream adoption while educating enthusiasts on the prospects of the sector.
In the spirit of opening up the community, the event is free to attend for all and in Uganda, one would have to make their way to Grand Global Hotel off Sir Apollo Kaggwa Road to take part with registration open and available here.
A team from the budding crypto education startup known as Skill Haven will coordinate things on the ground in Uganda and to participate in the Hangout as a sponsor or partner, one can reach the organizers via:
+256 706 007 302
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+234 803 563 1543
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