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After announcing last month that it would begin “reallocating” long-dormant usernames, X has now officially opened this feature to Premium+ subscribers. This means that anyone willing to pay $40 per month (or $395 per year) may now attempt to claim usernames that were previously occupied but have since fallen inactive and remained unavailable.
However, the mechanics of this system are surprisingly opaque, accompanied by an array of stringent conditions.
Usernames in the new marketplace are divided into two categories: “Priority” and “Rare.”
According to X, Priority usernames are intended for users seeking handles closer to their real names — yet even seemingly ordinary combinations such as @kbell or @karissa are flagged as Rare and cannot be claimed directly. Interested users may only register their interest and provide a justification.
In contrast, several humorous or tongue-in-cheek names — such as @elonfarts, @grokfacts, or @kbchat — are inexplicably treated as Priority and can be requested immediately. This inconsistency suggests that X’s criteria for evaluating username value are anything but clear.
As for the Rare category — typically single-word handles, slang terms, or extremely short usernames such as @memelord, @phone, or @AIchat — X describes them as the platform’s most valuable digital assets.
The acquisition process for these Rare handles remains ambiguous. X has hinted at potential public drops, a merit-based free application process, or an invitation-only purchase system for particularly coveted names, with prices reportedly ranging from $2,500 to well into the seven-figure millions.
Beyond the possibility of steep costs, users must navigate a series of strict conditions and risks:
- A once-in-a-lifetime chance: Each user may request a Priority username only once during the entire lifetime of their account.
- Mandatory activity: After acquiring a username, the user must maintain their Premium+ subscription, post original content regularly, and stay active. If the account becomes dormant or is used purely for speculation, X may reclaim the handle.
- Platform ownership: The terms of service explicitly state that X owns all usernames and may revoke them at any time.
Given X’s history of forcibly reclaiming handles (the most infamous being @X itself), combined with the ongoing subscription requirement and activity obligations, users contemplating spending significant money or using their single lifetime request to secure a new identity may find this a venture requiring very careful consideration.
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