Unveiling the Monument: Celebrating 3 Years of the World's First Statue of Satoshi Nakamoto in Budapest, Hungary
Today, Budapest, Hungary, proudly commemorates the third anniversary of the world's first statue dedicated to Satoshi Nakamoto, the anonymous creator of Bitcoin (BTC). Crafted by renowned sculptors Gergely Réka and Tamás Gilly, this milestone monument stands as a testament to innovation and collective progress.
The sculpture features the upper half of a figure donning a hoodie with the iconic Bitcoin logo, symbolizing the belief that "we are all Satoshi." With the backing of key Hungarian cryptocurrency advocates like Mr. Coin, Kripto Akademia, the Blockchain Hungary Association, and Blockchain Budapest, the "Statue of Satoshi" embodies the collaborative spirit driving technological advancement.
Remarkably, this monument stands alone as the sole tribute to Satoshi Nakamoto, despite Bitcoin's meteoric rise to become a trillion-dollar asset and catalyst for the $2 trillion crypto market, transforming many into wealth magnates.
Looking ahead, Bitcoin enthusiasts anticipate another significant milestone in October, marking 16 years since the release of the Bitcoin Whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto, laying the foundation for the world's first cryptocurrency.
Hungary Embraces Bitcoin
On a legislative front, Hungary recently enacted new regulations on crypto assets, aligning its laws with the European Union's MiCA standards. This legislation covers the issuance, offering, and trading of crypto assets, as well as oversight and penalties for crypto service providers.