Twitter, under Elon Musk’s leadership, has been undergoing numerous changes, including the introduction of Twitter Blue, temporary limits, and new features. Now, after 17 years of existence, the microblogging platform is set to be rebranded, replacing the iconic bird with a new X logo.

X Logo Goes Live

On Sunday, Elon Musk tweeted, “If a good enough X logo is posted tonight, we’ll make it go live worldwide tomorrow,” along with a mockup video of the X logo created by Sawyer Merritt, co-founder of sustainable clothing brand Twin Berch Merritt. The new X logo has also become Musk’s pinned tweet.

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino’s Vision for X

Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino unveiled the details of Twitter’s rebranding through a series of tweets on Monday. She described the platform as the “future state of unlimited interactivity,” stating that Twitter has changed the way we communicate, and X will take it even further. Powered by AI, X aims to connect people in ways we have yet to imagine. The new platform could focus on audio, video, messaging, and even banking activities, becoming a global hub for the exchange of goods, services, and opportunities.

X Development and Ambitions

Discussing Twitter’s evolution, Yaccarino tweeted, “For years, fans and critics alike have pushed Twitter to dream bigger, to innovate faster, and to fulfill our great potential. X will do that and more. We’ve already seen X taking shape over the past 8 months through our rapid feature launches, but we’re just getting started.”

Elon Musk and the X Connection

This is not the first time an Elon Musk-owned company has been associated with the term X. Back in 1999, he founded X.com, a platform intended to be a one-stop shop for financial needs, potentially replacing conventional banking. However, in 2001, it became part of PayPal, which was later acquired by eBay. The X.com domain was eventually returned to Musk. He also integrated X into his other ventures, SpaceX, and the Tesla Model X. Now, the same concept is being applied to Twitter, and the X.com domain redirects users to the platform, realizing Musk’s vision of an all-in-one solution for social media users.

Conclusion

With the rebranding of Twitter as X, Elon Musk and CEO Linda Yaccarino envision a future of unlimited interactivity, powered by AI and catering to various aspects of communication and social exchange. As X takes shape, it promises to revolutionize the way we interact and engage on social media, paving the way for new possibilities in the digital world.