Laszlo Hanyecz is a businessman and internet celebrity from the United States. He rose to prominence after spending thousands of bitcoins on two pizzas. Laszlo began trading at a young age and acquired Bitcoin while attending college.
His decision to buy bitcoin has made him an international celebrity. He has worked with a number of commercial networks to share his knowledge of bitcoin trading.
He was one of the world’s first bitcoin traders. He considers himself to be one of the first Bitcoin traders. He has, however, changed his profession and is now working in the IT field.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Laszlo Hanyecz |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Laszlo Hanyecz |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 33 years old |
| Birth Date: | 16 October 1990 |
| Birth Place: | Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.78 m |
| Weight: | 60 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | N/A |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | No |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Laszlo Hanyecz Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Programmer, Businessman, Bitcoin Trader, Internet Personality |
| Salary: | $30,000 |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $1 million |
Laszlo Hanyecz Biography
Laszlo Hanyecz was born in the United States, in Jacksonville, Florida. Despite his internet celebrity, he never revealed any personal information in his interviews on various network channels. Rather, he discussed his business and trading. This is why his parents’ names are not yet known. He also never revealed his parents’ occupations.
He has, however, revealed that he comes from a middle-class family and that buying bitcoins is just a hobby for him. He has revealed that he and his siblings grew up in Jacksonville. He began his primary education at a local high school. He stayed in Florida after finishing high school to pursue his college education. He has a degree in information technology.
Laszlo Hanyecz Age, Height, Weight
Laszlo Hanyecz was born on October 16, 1990, and is 33 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.78 m, and he weighs 60 kg.
Career
Laszlo began purchasing Bitcoins in 2009. However, he saw no growth and decided to spend his 10000 Bitcoins on two pizzas the following year. It was worth $40 dollars at the time. However, 10000 Bitcoins are now worth $700 million.
Because of this purchase decision, Laszlo became an internet sensation in 2011. He conducted numerous interviews over the next three years. He is currently employed as an IT professional in a clothing company in Florida. He also works as a freelance programmer.
Laszlo Hanyecz Achievements and Awards
Laszlo is one of the world’s first bitcoin owners. He went viral after purchasing pizza with bitcoins and was featured in numerous business magazines. He was also interviewed by national network channels. He was inducted into the ‘Bitcoin Hall of Fame’ after spending 10,000 bitcoins on pizza. However, he has yet to receive an official title or award.
Laszlo Hanyecz’s Net Worth in 2024
Laszlo Hanyecz’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million as of March 2024. Laszlo has been an IT professional for the past five to six years. He also works as a freelance programmer and makes a good living.
However, if he had the 10,000 bitcoins he spent on Pizza, he could be a millionaire. According to various financial reports, those bitcoins are worth more than $500 million in cash.
Despite spending a large sum of money on two pizzas, Laszlo is still regarded as one of the most popular bitcoin traders. He has persuaded and inspired others to purchase bitcoins. When no one else was interested in cryptocurrency, Laszlo became interested in bitcoins.
He avoids social media and prefers to remain behind the scenes. He stated in an interview that he does not regret spending so much money on pizza because he is still one of the most prominent bitcoin owners.
Laszlo Hanyecz Wife, Marriage
When it comes to his personal life, Laszlo Hanyecz is extremely private. While giving national and international interviews on various TV networks and magazines, he has always avoided answering questions about his personal life.
He did, however, have a relationship with an unidentified female classmate while in college. However, the couple’s relationship did not last long, and they chose to end it. He married a few years ago, it was revealed.
However, he never revealed anything about his marriage and answered the interviews selectively. In an interview, he stated that he dislikes discussing his personal life in the media because people frequently make comments and ask him awkward questions.
This is yet another reason he stopped using social media and deleted all of his accounts. People from all over the world, he claims, were mocking him for spending millions on two pizzas. Finally, he deactivated his social media accounts, claiming that doing so restored his mental peace.
