The city of Lugano, in collaboration with Tether, presented a life-sized statue of the mysterious creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, at the third annual Plan ₿ forum held at Villa Ciani.
This event brought together leaders of the blockchain industry, government representatives, and Bitcoin enthusiasts to honor Nakamoto’s impact on the world of finance. The mayor of Lugano, Michele Foletti, emphasized that this statue symbolizes not only the contributions of Satoshi Nakamoto but also the progressive spirit driving the city. He expressed pride in Lugano’s role in supporting blockchain technology and digital assets.
This sculpture, created by artist Valentina Picozzi, is designed to disappear from view as the angle of perspective changes, symbolizing Nakamoto’s decision to step out of the public eye after creating Bitcoin.
Paolo Ardoino, CEO of Tether, noted that Nakamoto’s decision to step aside and let the community lead the project reflects the essence of decentralization.
