A bronze statue commemorating Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto has been stolen from Parco Ciani, a public park in Lugano, Switzerland. The artwork, celebrated as a symbol of Bitcoin culture, was forcibly removed by unknown perpetrators.
Satoshigallery, the non-profit organization behind the installation, and artist Valentina Picozzi have jointly announced a reward of 0.1 BTC for verifiable information leading to the statue’s recovery. Public appeals for assistance emphasize the cultural value of the artwork to the cryptocurrency community.
The theft has ignited discourse about the security challenges facing publicly displayed crypto-themed art and physical representations of blockchain ideology. Paradoxically, the incident has amplified global interest in cryptocurrency-inspired public art despite highlighting its vulnerability.
The Satoshi Statue Project confirms its ongoing commitment to promoting Bitcoin awareness through public installations while spearheading recovery efforts for the stolen monument. Calls for community vigilance and information sharing have intensified following the disappearance.