Municipal workers in Lugano, Switzerland, retrieved pieces of the vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue from Lake Lugano after it was stolen and thrown into the water. The statue, created by artist Valentina Picozzi, features an optical illusion that transforms into digital code at certain angles. It was reported missing on Saturday, prompting a reward of 0.1 Bitcoin (about $11,000) for its recovery. Picozzi, operating under Satoshigallery, emphasizes that the statue symbolizes Bitcoin's decentralized philosophy despite being a victim of vandalism. A petition for the statue's restoration is underway, and the vandalism may have been linked to recent celebrations on Swiss National Day. The installation at Parco Ciani, unveiled in October 2024, is part of a global movement to establish physical Bitcoin monuments. Similar statues exist in Budapest and Tokyo, reflecting the significance of Bitcoin's culture and its enigmatic founder.

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