X's New Plan: Verified Organizations Can Bid on Dormant Usernames Starting at $10K
X introduces a bidding system for inactive usernames, allowing Verified Organizations to acquire them starting at $10K.
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X's New Plan: Verified Organizations Can Bid on Dormant Usernames Starting at $10K
X, formerly known as Twitter, is pushing its revenue generation efforts even further with an intriguing new feature — the sale of dormant usernames. According to recent changes in X's web application, the company has initiated a "handle inquiry" process that allows Verified Organizations (those paying a $1,000 monthly subscription) to bid on inactive usernames. The price for these usernames starts at $10,000 but could escalate to a staggering $500,000, based on demand. Image:Google This is part of Elon Musk's ongoing vision to optimize X’s platform, with a focus on enhancing user experience and increasing profitability. It seems like a win-win scenario — organizations can claim a desired username, while X generates revenue from previously inactive handles. The feature, which is still not available to the general public, first surfaced thanks to reverse engineer Nima Owji, who spotted changes in X's web app. The handle inquiry process will be initiated through an aut…
