Macedonian Dentist Claims Early Bitcoin Use Before Pizza Day
An anonymous Macedonian dentist, known as Darko, claims to have used Bitcoin earlier than the documented Bitcoin Pizza Day. In an interview, he stated that he spent “10 or 20” BTC monthly on video games while competing for informal prizes in the multiplayer game DotA during the late 2000s.
Key points include:
- Darko, now 35, forgot about his Bitcoin transactions until 2016 when he opened a dental clinic.
- If true, this predates the May 22, 2010, Bitcoin Pizza Day, where 10,000 BTC was used for two pizzas.
- The current value of that transaction exceeds one billion dollars.
- Despite early adoption in North Macedonia's gaming community, there is no clear legal framework for cryptocurrencies, creating uncertainty for investors.
These factors contribute to a slowdown in crypto growth in the region.