A statue honoring Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous figure behind Bitcoin, has disappeared from its location in a Lugano, Switzerland park.
The artwork was displayed in Parco Ciani, situated near the scenic Lake Lugano. Satoshigallery, the organization responsible for the project, has verified the statue’s removal and offered a reward of 0.1 Bitcoin
In a statement posted on X on August 3rd, Satoshigallery stated, “You may take our symbol, but you can never take away our spirit.”
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Despite this setback, the organization maintains its plan to install the statue in 21 locations worldwide.
The sculpture, the work of Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, utilizes stainless steel and corten steel blocks. It features a form representing a figure seated at a computer, designed with a unique optical illusion that renders the figure nearly invisible from head-on.
According to its creators, the concept required eighteen months of development followed by three months for construction. The statue was unveiled in October of 2024 during the Plan B Forum, an annual event centering on blockchain and cryptocurrency discourse.
The statue’s location had been just outside Villa Ciani, a respected convention center in the city.
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