Elon Musk changes X display name to 'Groklon Rust'; netizens wonder what it means
The changed name 'Groklon Rust' by Musk has left users speculating about what is the meaning of this new cryptic moniker. However, this is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his display name on X.
Elon Musk, the tech billionaire and owner of X (formerly called Twitter), has once again changed his display name on the platform. This time, the Tesla CEO has changed his name from Elon Musk to 'Grokon Rust.'
The changed name 'Groklon Rust' by Musk has left users speculating about what is the meaning of this new cryptic moniker. However, this is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his display name on X.
Earlier this year, Musk changed his X display name to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme, who is holding a video game joystick.
But what does "Groklon Rust" mean?
Elon Musk's new display name on his X profile appears to be a blend of references. One key element is "Grok," the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Musk's xAI company. The term "Rust" likely refers to the Rust programming language, which is said to be a part of Xai's tech stack, indicating a link to his AI projects.
Moreover, "Groklon Rust" is the name of a meme coin circulating on the Solana blockchain, currently traded on decentralised platforms like PumpSwap, Raydium, and Meteora.
Credit: X
Musk changed his name just after Musk announced a significant overhaul to X's recommendation algorithm, with plans to combine a "lightweight version" of Grok to enhance the user experience.
Netizens react to Elon Musk's new name on X
This is not the first time that Elon Musk has changed his name on X. Last year, Elon Musk changed his name on X to "Kekius Maximus" and updated his profile picture to feature the iconic "Pepe the Frog" meme holding a video game joystick.
$GORK Explodes 200% in 24 Hours!
¡ª scoopist (@scoopistin) May 5, 2025
Elon Musk's display name change to "Gorklon Rust" sends $GORK to the moon! ? Meme coin madness is back! ? #GORK #ElonMusk #MemeCoin #CryptoSurge #Bitcoin #Crypto #Trending
Noticing the change in the name on X, netizens share their reactions, and one said, "? Elon Musk's change of avatar and X name causes two memecoins to pump strongly."
? Elon Musk's change of avatar and X name causes two memecoins to pump strongly
¡ª Levi (@Memecoin_Space) May 5, 2025
Last night, Elon Musk suddenly changed his avatar (same avatar as @gork) and username name X to @gorklonrust
Immediately, the price of $gork pumped x2,
Early this morning, the newly released¡ https://t.co/cgaXhGFwC8
"pl. change ur name back to Elon Musk :D," another said.
pl. change ur name back to elon musk :D
¡ª Pranav (@pranavxmeta) May 5, 2025
"Launched May 1, 2025, $GORK is a meme coin tied to a parody of xAI¡¯s Grok AI chatbot. No official xAI link, but hype from Elon Musk¡¯s X name change to ¡°Gorklon Rust¡± sent it soaring. Community-driven with a cheeky vibe. #Solana"
2/ What is $GORK?
¡ª Don 86 (@NoD_86) May 5, 2025
Launched May 1, 2025, $GORK is a meme coin tied to a parody of xAI¡¯s Grok AI chatbot. No official xAI link, but hype from Elon Musk¡¯s X name change to ¡°Gorklon Rust¡± sent it soaring. Community-driven with a cheeky vibe. #Solana pic.twitter.com/NfyNHxXk5H
"Mmm I just worry when Elon Musk change gis name ?"
Mmm I just worry when Elon Musk change gis name ?
¡ª Osja Elon Solix (@osjagaming) May 5, 2025
"Name change to elon mogs musk next plox"
Name change to elon mogs musk next plox https://t.co/X0vcKye7Gu
¡ª Mog The Rock Johnson (@redditmaxi) May 5, 2025
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