X, formerly known as Twitter, is preparing to monetize its inventory of inactive usernames by offering them to Verified Organizations for a starting price of $10,000, according to recent discoveries in the platform’s code.
The Price Tag on Digital Identity
Internal code snippets suggest that the platform plans to create a marketplace for handles that have long remained dormant. By targeting Verified Organizations, X aims to tap into corporate budgets, setting a high barrier to entry with a $10,000 minimum fee for acquiring these coveted digital assets.
Bulk Discounts and Scalability
The leaked data indicates that the pricing strategy is not strictly fixed. Discounts may be available for entities looking to acquire multiple handles simultaneously. The final cost will likely be determined by the volume of handles requested and the scale of the organization making the inquiry.
Silence from X
Despite the clear indications within the site’s backend infrastructure regarding these plans, X has remained silent. The company did not respond to multiple requests for comment regarding its strategy for reallocating or selling inactive usernames.
