Recovered Satoshi Nakamoto Statue Found Vandalized in Lake Lugano
- The statue of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto was reported stolen and later recovered by municipal workers in Lugano, Switzerland.
- The statue was found in pieces after being thrown into Lake Lugano, indicating vandalism rather than theft for profit.
- A reward of 0.1 BTC, valued at over $11,000, was offered by the art collective Satoshigallery for its recovery.
- The statue, created by artist Valentina Picozzi, took 21 months to design and construct and was unveiled in October.
- Community reactions included expressions of disgust and theories suggesting that drunken partygoers celebrating Swiss National Day were responsible for the act.
The recovery of the iconic statue highlights the ongoing cultural significance of Bitcoin and its community symbols, despite the recent vandalism incident. The art collective plans to install similar statues globally as a testament to the movement’s resilience.
The Satoshi Nakamoto statue’s recovery comes after it was found vandalized in pieces, underscoring both community outrage and a commitment to preserving such symbols of Bitcoin. (Source)
