Indulging in the ultimate combination of technology and taste, cryptocurrency enthusiasts have dished out a whopping $135,000 in various digital currencies for the beloved cheesy delight – pizza. This deliciously surprising trend was revealed in a recent Bitrefill report, showcasing the growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies in our daily lives.
As we delve into the world of pizza gift card sales, the numbers are in and they’re nothing short of mouth-watering. Our analysis reveals that a whopping 3,941 pizzas were purchased using cryptocurrency.
And leading the pack is none other than Bitcoin (BTC) and its trusty sidekick, the Lightning Network, with a dominating 23.8% share of the total crypto pizza sales.
But don’t count out Ethereum (ETH), coming in hot at second place with 20.5% of the pie. And let’s not forget about USDT, the largest stablecoin in the market with a staggering $111 billion market cap, claiming 6.8% of the global crypto-pizza market. Hungry for more? Read on for all the juicy details.
Bitrefill’s latest report has revealed a surprising trend in the world of pizza – the rise of cryptocurrency as a popular payment method. And leading the pack is none other than Domino’s Pizza, with a whopping 3,012 orders made with digital currencies in the past year. Trailing behind are pizza giants Papa John’s and Pizza Hut, with 473 and 173 crypto purchases respectively.
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Here are the top five US states for crypto pizza orders, according to Bitrefoil analysis:
- California with 266 transactions.
- Texas with 211 transactions.
- Florida with 161 transactions.
- New York with 141 transactions.
- Washington with 136 transactions.
As the crypto world rejoices in the annual celebration of Bitcoin Pizza Day, Bitrefill’s latest report adds a touch of excitement to the festivities. In a nostalgic nod to the past, the report delves into the groundbreaking moment when developer and Bitcoin pioneer, Laszlo Hanyecz, exchanged a jaw-dropping 10,000 BTC for two Papa John’s pizzas on May 22, 2010.
Little did he know, this transaction would go down in history as the first-ever real-world purchase made with Bitcoin, sparking a tradition that still lives on today.
As we reflect on this momentous occasion, it’s hard not to wonder what Hanyecz’s Bitcoins would be worth now… a staggering $700 million!