Elon Musk Renames Himself ‘Gorklon Rust’ on X

 

 

In yet another eyebrow-raising online move, Elon Musk has changed his display name on X (formerly Twitter) to “Gorklon Rust,” triggering speculation across tech, crypto, and social media circles. The update to the Elon Musk X profile went viral within hours, becoming the latest in a series of quirky online identity shifts that have become a trademark of Musk’s persona.

The new moniker—Gorklon Rust—is believed to be a mashup of tech-centric references. “Gorklon” appears to be inspired by “Grok,” the AI chatbot developed by xAI, Musk’s artificial intelligence venture. “Rust” likely nods to the Rust programming language, which is increasingly used for its performance and safety, including within xAI’s infrastructure.

Interestingly, Gorklon Rust is also the name of a meme coin on the Solana blockchain, currently traded on decentralized exchanges like PumpSwap and Raydium. Following the display name update, the token saw a surge in trading activity, underscoring Musk’s continued ability to move markets with a single click. The Elon Musk viral name change quickly trended across platforms, reinforcing his unpredictable but potent influence in both tech and crypto spaces.

This isn’t Musk’s first playful rebranding on the platform. Past identities include “Harry Bolz” and “Kekius Maximus,” each stirring waves of memes and speculation. The Elon Musk name change to “Gorklon Rust” comes on the heels of a major X platform Elon Musk update—a new AI-powered algorithm designed to improve content curation and user engagement.

While some view these changes as mere eccentricity, others see calculated moves that blur the lines between tech development, personal branding, and meme culture. Regardless, Musk continues to keep the world guessing—and watching.