Elon Musk, the billionaire head of Tesla and SpaceX, recently caused a surprise by changing his username on the X platform (formerly Twitter) to “Kekius Maximus”. He also changed his avatar to an image of Pepe the Frog in gladiator armor.
The term “Kekius Maximus” appears to be a combination of the internet meme “Kek”, a synonym for “lol”, and the character Maximus Decimus Meridius from the film “Gladiator”. This association reflects Musk's interest in meme culture and his habit of incorporating popular references into his online communication.
This initiative has had notable repercussions in the world of cryptocurrencies. A memecoin named “Kekius Maximus,” launched in mid-December, saw its value increase by more than 780% in 24 hours, reaching around $0.12. This surge is attributed to Musk's influence, although there is no direct evidence of his involvement in this token.
Separately, Musk recently mentioned plans to livestream a “Path of Exile 2” gaming session via Starlink, his satellite internet service, during the flight. This statement underlines its commitment to testing and demonstrating the capabilities of its technologies under demanding conditions.
This series of actions once again illustrates Elon Musk's ability to influence online trends and financial markets through his activities on social networks, while highlighting his interest in video games and meme culture.
