In such a remarkable development, Twitter’s owner Elon Musk has announced an impending and comprehensive overhaul of the social media platform. X.com will be twitter’s new domain and it has already started redirecting visitors to Twitter.
Elon Musk’s Twitter Rebrands to X
The hint has long been given but Musk has now made it official. Taking to his popular platform, he revealed that “..we shall bid adieu to the Twitter brand and, gradually, all the birds,” Musk tweeted.
Following the announcement, Musk’s tweet has sparked a frenzy of speculations and interpretations, leaving the Twitter community wondering what lies ahead for the beloved social media platform and the enigmatic reference to the the Blue Bird.
Notably, Twitter made an announcement in April that it had officially rebranded itself to “X Corp.” The company communicated this transformative decision through official statements and emails sent to its business partners, shareholders, and related parties.
The name change signifies a significant shift in the platform’s identity and reflects the company’s commitment to embracing a new era of innovation and growth. At the time, the company noted that the brand will continue to be known as Twitter, however, Musk has revealed the transition to a new domain, http://x.com.
NEWS: When Twitter rebrands (today?) to X, it will move to the https://t.co/bl9ZdZJDRE domain! https://t.co/bl9ZdZJDRE was registered by Elon in 1999, and Paypal returned ownership of the website to him a few years ago. https://t.co/u0nxknImB1 pic.twitter.com/UaYNWFSpIC
— T(w)itter Daily News (@TitterDaily) July 23, 2023
Notably, this domain holds a sentimental connection to Elon Musk’s past, as it was registered by the entrepreneur in 1999 and was returned to him by PayPal a few years ago. The court filing at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, disclosed that X Corp. is based in Nevada rather than Delaware.
What Lies Ahead for “X”?
With the rebranding and domain change now official, the focus shifts to the future of “X” and the platform’s next steps. While Elon Musk’s recent tweets have hinted at an all-encompassing overhaul, the specifics of the changes remain undisclosed. Whether Twitter will be handling the @X handle is yet to be unknown.
However, users can expect Twitter to maintain its core attributes of real-time conversations and public engagement but with enhanced capabilities and innovations that reflect Musk’s vision for the platform.
As “X” carves its path in the digital landscape, users, investors, and tech enthusiasts worldwide will closely monitor its trajectory, eager to witness how Elon Musk’s vision unfolds in reshaping the social media giant for the future.
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