Vanishing of the Satoshi Nakamoto Statue
In a startling development that has caught the attention of the cryptocurrency world, a statue in honor of Bitcoin’s mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, has reportedly vanished from its location in Lugano, Switzerland. This life-sized sculpture was inaugurated last October during the 3rd Annual Plan B Forum, a collaboration involving Tether and local government officials.
Community Reactions and Speculations
Social media is abuzz with speculation regarding the missing statue, suggesting it may have been stolen or removed for unknown reasons. Prominent figures in the crypto community have begun reacting, including Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, who light-heartedly commented on X,
“Satoshi disappeared. Again!”
Echoes of the Past
This incident echoes the real Satoshi Nakamoto’s enigmatic exit from the cryptocurrency space back in 2011. After sending his last emails to developers, where he mentioned moving on to other ventures, Nakamoto has remained cryptically absent.
Tributes to Satoshi Nakamoto
The Satoshi statue in Lugano is one of the few dedicated tributes to the elusive figure, with others located in various places, including a recently unveiled statue in Fornelli, Italy, and an earlier one in Tokyo. Meanwhile, the crypto community recently celebrated a milestone, marking 15 years since Nakamoto’s memorable statement,
“If you don’t believe me or don’t get it, I don’t have time to try to convince you, sorry,”
made when Bitcoin was valued at a mere $0.07.
Bitcoin’s Current Status
Today, Bitcoin has surged to impressive heights, trading at approximately $113,583, as it continues to achieve broader acceptance among institutional investors and enters the mainstream financial dialogue.
