Elon Musk has stirred online conversations again by changing his display name on the social media platform X to “Kekius Maximus”.
Musk also updated his profile picture to a version of the popular meme “Pepe the Frog”. The image depicts Pepe wearing golden armor and holding a video game controller.
The name "Kekius Maximus" has drawn attention, especially among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. It is linked to a meme-based cryptocurrency token called Kekius Maximus (KEKIUS), which operates on platforms like Ethereum
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As of writing, KEKIUS experienced a sharp rise in value, increasing by over 800% within 24 hours to $0,1329.
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Musk has not explained the reason for his name change or the connection to the token, but his actions have stirred curiosity.
The memecoin Pepe responded to Musk's action by posting on X, "Game on Elon Musk", with the profile picture of Musk's X account accompanying the post.
Additionally, Musk mentioned that "Kekius Maximus will soon reach level 80 in hardcore PoE", a reference to the popular video game Path of Exile. Some speculate this might be a playful nod to gaming or online culture rather than a direct endorsement of the cryptocurrency.
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