Twitter Merges with X Corp as Elon Musk Plans to Transform the Platform into an “Everything App”
Elon Musk has merged Twitter with a new entity called X Corp, making the social media giant part of his X Holdings Corp., the parent company for Neuralink, SpaceX, Tesla, and The Boring Company. The merger was discovered in court documents related to a lawsuit involving Twitter and Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur.
Twitter’s Transformation
Elon Musk envisions turning Twitter into an “everything app,” allowing users to access various online services, from booking tickets to making mobile payments. Although Musk’s initial Twitter Blue subscription service received a lukewarm response, he remains determined to pursue his vision.
X Corp and the Merger
The court filing revealed that Twitter no longer exists as a separate entity and has been merged into X Corp. While details about X Corp remain unclear, the company is likely connected to Musk’s plan for the “everything app.” Elon Musk confirmed the merger in a tweet simply stating “X.”
Legacy Blue Checks Set to Expire
Musk announced that legacy blue checks, identity verification badges for users not subscribed to Twitter Blue, will be removed on April 20. Previously, Twitter added a note to profiles with legacy blue checks, indicating it was unclear if the user was verified because they subscribed to Twitter Blue or were a notable account.
As Elon Musk continues his plans for Twitter, the platform’s future remains uncertain. However, with the merger into X Corp and Musk’s ambitious vision for an “everything app,” it’s clear that change is on the horizon for the social media giant.
