A Change.org petition initiated by Tether’s CEO, Paolo Ardoino, calls for the restoration of the vandalized Satoshi Nakamoto statue. It has gathered over 1,000 signatures to date.
Petition Signing and Progress
As of August 8, the petition for the restoration of the Satoshi Nakamoto statue surpassed 1,030 signatures. Ardoino shared the petition link with a targeted goal of 1,000 signatures by the end of the day, which was successfully achieved. He remarked, "Lugano needs its Satoshi statue back."
Artist's Willingness to Rebuild the Statue
The original artist, Valentina Picozzi, has expressed her willingness to recreate the statue at her own expense. However, the restoration process requires logistical and security support from the city government as well as a new, more secure location for its installation.
Tether's Connection to the Satoshi Statue
Tether unveiled the statue at the 2024 Plan ₿ Forum in Lugano, shortly after renewed interest in the true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto. Upon the statue's discovery in a damaged state, Ardoino reacted positively, emphasizing the statue's significance.
The restoration of the Satoshi Nakamoto statue continues to gain momentum with the petition and the artist's involvement. This event captures the attention of Lugano residents and the cryptocurrency community.
