The famous "disappearing" statue of Satoshi Nakamoto in Lugano, which was previously stolen by unknown individuals, has been found by the city’s utility services. The vandals ripped it from its base in the park and threw it into Lake Lugano.
The sculpture was discovered in several pieces. The municipal workers noticed signs of vandalism. Earlier, the Satoshigallery project announced a reward of 0.1 BTC for the return of the statue.
The author of the work is Italian artist and Bitcoin activist Valentina Piccozzi. The statue was unveiled in October 2024 after 21 months of preparation.
In the crypto community, calls are being made to find those responsible. The Satoshigallery team stated that the symbol can be taken away, but the "soul" of the community cannot, and confirmed plans to establish similar statues in 21 locations around the world.$BTC $CFX $WCT