Back in 2014, my friend Jake was an early adopter of cryptocurrencies. He spent countless hours mining Bitcoin on his custom-built computer rig. Most people brushed it off as a nerdy hobby, but Jake believed in its potential. One evening, he convinced a local pizza shop to accept Bitcoin as payment. With excitement, he transferred 10,000 BTC to the owner for two large pizzas. Fast forward to 2021, when Bitcoin's value skyrocketed, making that single transaction worth over $600 million. Jake laughs about it now, saying it was the most expensive meal he ever had, but he still has a stash of Bitcoin that makes him a millionaire. The incident became a legendary tale among our friends, symbolizing both the unpredictability and potential of cryptocurrencies.