Who Ditched the Digital Dude? Bitcoin Statue Mysteriously Vanishes!

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So, here’s a whodunit for the ages: A Bitcoin statue, which was just unveiled in late 2023, has vanished like a bad joke over the weekend. The organizers are so desperate they’re offering a 0.1 BTC bounty for any info that might help them find it. Like, who needs a reward when you can have a statue of Satoshi? 🤷‍♀️

The piece was part of the Satoshigallery project, aiming to place Nakamoto statues in 21 cities worldwide. Their reaction to the theft? Pure gold: “You can steal our symbol, but not our souls,” they posted on X. Because, you know, stealing a statue is one thing, but taking away the spirit of cryptocurrency? That’s just mean. 😡

Crafted from stainless steel and corten by Italian artist Valentina Picozzi, the statue was designed to be faceless and to vanish when viewed from certain angles. It’s like a magic trick, but for tech nerds. The illusion was meant to represent Bitcoin’s mysterious origins and Nakamoto’s universal identity. Because who doesn’t love a good mystery? 🕵️‍♀️

Originally installed during Lugano’s Plan B Forum—a blockchain event backed by the city and Tether—the statue stood proudly in front of Villa Ciani, symbolizing Lugano’s digital ambitions. Mayor Michele Foletti even called it a beacon of the city’s innovation-driven future. But now, it’s more like a missing person case. 🚨

This isn’t the first time someone’s paid tribute to Nakamoto. In Budapest, there’s a mirrored bronze statue with a reflective face, encouraging passersby to see themselves in Bitcoin’s enigmatic founder. Because, why not? Everyone loves a bit of self-reflection. 🤔

The theft coincides with a surge in interest in Nakamoto. With Bitcoin recently crossing $120,000, the elusive figure is now estimated to be worth over $131 billion, making them the 11th richest person on Earth—at least on paper. So, if you’re thinking of selling out, now’s the time! 💰

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2025-08-03 20:00