Tech billionaire Elon Musk has once again changed his display name on X (formerly known as Twitter). This time the Tesla CEO has changed his name to ‘Gorklon Rust’ from Elon Musk. After the name change, the users are speculating about what is the meaning of this new cryptic moniker. This is not the first time that Musk has changed is display name on X. In December, Elon Musk changed his X display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme holding a video game joystick.
What does ‘Gorklon Rust’ mean
The new display name on Musk’s X profile appears to a blend of references. One clear element is "Grok," the name of the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Musk's own AI company, xAI. The second part, "Rust," likely refers to the Rust programming language, which is reportedly used within xAI's technological infrastructure. This suggests a connection to his AI ventures.
Also ‘Gorklon Rust’ is also the name of a meme coin which is circulating on the Solana blockchain. Currently, the meme coin is being traded on decentralised platforms line PumpSwap, Raydium, and Meteora.
The latest name change occurred shortly after Musk announced a significant overhaul to X's recommendation algorithm, with plans to integrate a "lightweight version" of Grok to enhance user experience.
Not the first time Elon Musk changed his display name on Twitter
This is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his profile name on Twitter. Earlier this year, Elon Musk changed his X display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme holding a video game joystick.
Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS) was a noteworthy player in the cryptocurrency market, attracting significant attention from investors and enthusiasts. The cryptocurrency’s 24-hour trading volume, after musk changed his name, reached $2,734,948, signalling increased market activity and strong investor interest.
