- Musk intends to disrupt both the traditional banking institutions and the web3 DeFi protocols in providing tokenization and basic payment services through the X platform and has obtained several payment licenses from different jurisdictions.
- With his unwavering support for Dogecoin (DOGE), meme coins, and other digital assets, Musk is likely to integrate the X platform with dozens of blockchains to enable a seamless transfer of funds.
The ultimate transformation of Twitter to an all-in-one platform through the X platform in a similar manner to WeChat and the Chinese market is expected to take place in the next year according to sentiments shared by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
Already, Musk has shared the ambitions he has for the X platform which includes accommodating the majority of the global financial ecosystem, which runs into trillions of dollars. By providing a platform where free speech is natural and content creators are rewarded through a shared advertisement program, the X platform has gained more momentum as a private entity than it was through publicly traded Twitter.
Nonetheless, the X platform team led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been tasked with the challenging responsibility of ensuring a seamless transition to a global financial platform that competes with emerging web3 platforms and major banking institutions.
Meanwhile, Musk has brought together a huge team of software developers to ensure competitive products with scalable features are released to the public. Moreover, Musk wants to sweep the entire global financial industry with the X platform.
“When I say payments, I actually mean someone’s entire financial life. If it involves money. It’ll be on our platform. Money or securities or whatever. So, it’s not just like send $20 to my friend. I’m talking about, like, you won’t need a bank account,” Musk noted.
Closer Glimpse into X Platform as a Global Payment Platform
The X platform has slowly been rolling out its financial features to allow users to seamlessly interact with different investment instruments. For instance, the X platform partnered with eToro earlier this year to enable users to access stock data, cryptocurrency prices, and other crucial information for financial instruments.
Last month, X platform obtained a transmitter license in Mississippi, hence widening its scope from Michigan, New Hampshire, and Missouri. For X platform to remain competitive in the payment industry it could be formed to make more strategic partnerships including with Visa and Mastercard to ensure seamless funds transfer.
Nonetheless, Musk has gained notable experience with money after developing PayPal Holdings which has since come to be used by millions of users across different jurisdictions. Additionally, Musk has been among the early adopters of digital assets through his family of companies including Tesla, SpaceX, and X platform. In the latest Tesla quarterly result, the company highlighted that its Bitcoin holding remained unchanged during the past three months.
As a result, the Dogecoin (DOGE) community that has enjoyed significant support from Musk anticipates an imminent integration with the X platform. Moreover, the DOGE logo has been next to X on Musk’s profile with over 161 million followers.
