The mysterious legacy of Bitcoin’s creator just got a little more mysterious. The Satoshi Nakamoto statue in Lugano, Switzerland — a unique optical illusion by artist Valentina Picozzi — has vanished.

🪙 The artwork, designed to fade into code depending on the viewing angle, was unveiled in late 2024 as part of Lugano’s push to become a global Bitcoin hub. Now, it's gone — with only empty space left behind.

👀 The first report of the theft came from user @Grittoshi on X, who suspected it may have been thrown into the nearby lake. In response, @satoshigallery has announced a 0.1 BTC reward for any info leading to its recovery.

💬 “You can steal our symbol but never our soul,” the group posted. Their mission: place 21 Satoshi statues across the world.

The incident comes just days after Satoshi Gallery unveiled another statue — this time in Tokyo.

🎯 Bitcoin’s creator remains a mystery. Now, so does the statue.

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