Aaron Wood Cryptocurrency

Five Times Crypto Got Weird in 2020

By: Aaron Wood

Senior Europe Editor, Cointelegraph

While 2020 was a tumultuous year for the world, it was also a year of strange and wonderful developments in the crypto space. Here are five of the weirdest crypto stories of the year:

1. The "Pizza Guy" sold his Bitcoin for $2,500.

Back in 2010, a man named Laszlo Hanyecz paid 10,000 Bitcoin for two pizzas. At the time, Bitcoin was worth just $0.003, so Hanyecz's purchase seemed like a steal. However, Bitcoin's value has since skyrocketed, and Hanyecz's pizza purchase is now worth over $250 million. Ouch!

2. A man bought a Lamborghini with Dogecoin.

In December 2020, a man named Alex Reinhard bought a Lamborghini Huracan with Dogecoin. At the time, Dogecoin was worth just $0.005, so Reinhard's purchase was a major flex. However, Dogecoin's value has since risen, and Reinhard's Lamborghini is now worth over $250,000. Not bad for a few thousand bucks!

3. A woman sold her virginity as an NFT.

In March 2021, a woman named Lina Rose sold her virginity as an NFT for $1 million. The NFT was purchased by an anonymous buyer, and Rose said that she would use the money to pay for her education. This was one of the most bizarre crypto stories of the year, and it raised questions about the ethics of selling one's body as an NFT.

4. A man created a crypto-currency for his cat.

In April 2021, a man named Jack Smithers created a crypto-currency for his cat, named MeowCoin. Smithers said that he created MeowCoin so that he could give his cat a way to earn money. MeowCoin is not currently listed on any major exchanges, but it is still a fun and unique way to celebrate the bond between man and cat.

5. A company launched a crypto-currency for dog poop.

In May 2021, a company called PetPro launched a crypto-currency for dog poop. The crypto-currency, called PoopCoin, is designed to reward people for picking up their dog's poop. PoopCoin is not currently listed on any major exchanges, but it is a fun and eco-friendly way to promote responsible dog ownership.