Original Meme Cryptocurrency Dogecoin Co-Founder Praises Elon Musk's X
Serial entrepreneur Elon Musk has expressed support for Dogecoin co-founder Billy Markus, known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on social media. Markus praised Musk's X social media platform, contrasting it favorably with Jack Dorsey's Twitter.
Twitter vs. X
Elon Musk purchased Twitter in 2022 and rebranded it as X, introducing features such as:
- Longer posts
- Verified accounts for purchase
- Live videos
- Job seeking and dating functions
- Subscription-based support for content creators
- Monetization through advertising
Markus' Enthusiasm for X
Markus tweeted that while he would not have missed Twitter if it had shut down, he would be "very upset if X shut down," indicating his appreciation for Musk's platform.
Musk's Response
Musk responded enthusiastically, posting two "fire" emojis in acknowledgement of Markus' support.
Other Comments
Sean Ono Lennon, son of the late Beatles musician, also joined the conversation, sharing his support for cryptocurrency.
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse commented on Musk's recent statement on cryptocurrency, emphasizing the importance of government policies that promote innovation and job creation. He also stated that XRP, a cryptocurrency associated with Ripple, is not a niche issue.