The Satoshi Nakamoto Statue in Lugano Has Been Stolen ๐คฏ๐
A statue of Bitcoin's ($BTC ) anonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has been reported stolen from Ciani Park in Lugano, Switzerland.
The statue, an artistic representation of Satoshi working on a laptop, was unveiled in October 2024 as part of the city's "Plan B" initiative, a collaboration with Tether to promote crypto adoption.
Designed by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, the sculpture was notable for its "disappearing" effect when viewed from certain angles, symbolizing the creator's anonymity.
The theft is a strange and troubling development. While the statue itself holds cultural significance for the crypto community, its disappearance raises questions about the security of such public monuments and the wider cultural impact of cryptocurrency.
What are your thoughts on this? Was it a simple act of vandalism, a targeted crypto-related crime, or something else entirely?
