Swiss Gallery Offers 0.1 BTC Bounty After ’Satoshi’ Statue Vanishes Again—Crypto’s Favorite Ghost Strikes Back

Another day, another Satoshi mystery—this time with a Swiss twist. A Zurich-based art gallery is scrambling to recover a stolen statue of Bitcoin's enigmatic creator, offering a 0.1 BTC reward (roughly $3,500 at today's prices) for its return. Because nothing says 'decentralized justice' like a private bounty hunt.

The heist marks the second disappearance of the artwork—a fitting tribute to crypto's most famous ghost. Police reports confirm thieves bypassed security systems overnight, leaving no digital fingerprints (ironic, given the subject).

Meanwhile, crypto Twitter can't decide what's more absurd: the paltry bounty amount—'That won't even cover gas fees post-merge,' scoffed one trader—or the fact that someone risked jail time for a physical NFT. Satoshi would probably laugh... if they weren't busy being literally anyone.

Closing thought: If a statue vanishes in a bear market, does it make a sound? Asking for a hedge fund manager.

Embodying the spirit of Satoshi Nakamoto

The statue was celebrated not just as a physical memorial, but for its conceptual brilliance. Designed to embody the spirit of Bitcoin’s elusive creator, the piece plays with perception and meaning, appearing invisible from the front, a clever nod to Nakamoto’s anonymity.

When viewed from the side, the form emerges, reminding viewers that Satoshi may be hidden, but always present within Bitcoin’s ethos, capturing how Nakamoto’s indelible impact remains at the very core of the crypto movement.

Support from the Bitcoin community

Messages of support have poured in from around the world, with members of the bitcoin community expressing solidarity. For many, the statue is more than just art; it is a symbol of resilience, innovation, and the ongoing quest for financial sovereignty.

Tuur Demeester, Blockstream advisor and Bitcoin OG, commented:

“Very sad… Next one should maybe be in a few cubics of granite”

Founder of TIP Preston Pysh simply said:

“Even his statue disappears…”

As the search continues, the story of Satoshi (the person and the statue) reaffirms that some mysteries, in the digital age, only grow stronger with every attempt to erase them.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the statue of Satoshi Nakamoto is encouraged to contact the Satoshigallery team.