ðš Elon Musk rebrands as Kekius Maximus, adopts ðž Pepe image on X: Here's why
Elon Musk changed his name on his social media platform X to âKekius Maximusâ and replaced his profile picture with a variation of Pepe the Frog, a meme character, ahead of the New Year.
The change has set off speculation about Muskâs possible involvement in the burgeoning cryptocurrency named after his new alias.
ðŠ§ What is Kekius Maximus?
Kekius Maximus, often abbreviated as KEKIUS, is a cryptocurrency token operating on blockchain platforms such as Ethereum and Solana. It has quickly gained attention in the cryptocurrency space.
As of December 27, 2024, the token was trading at $0.005667, having experienced an extraordinary surge of nearly 500 per cent in just 24 hours. With a 24-hour trading volume exceeding $2.73 million, KEKIUS is gaining traction among investors and enthusiasts.
ðžPepe the Frog: A controversial memeðž
The use of Pepe the Frog in Muskâs profile picture also carries layers of cultural significance. Created in 2005 by American artist Matt Furie for his comic series Boyâs Club, Pepe was initially an innocent character with the catchphrase âFeels good manâ. However, the characterâs evolution from a lighthearted meme into a symbol of controversy is well documented.
Pepe gained popularity on internet platforms like 4chan and Reddit in the early 2000s, with users creating countless variations such as âSad Pepeâ, âSmug Pepeâ, and âAngry Pepeâ. Celebrities like Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj embraced the meme, further catapulting it into the mainstream by 2015.
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