Elon Musk's Tweet Triggers Buzz from XRP and SHIB Communities
Elon Musk has once again stirred the crypto world—this time with a simple tweet showcasing a new video and audio calling feature coming to his platform, X (formerly Twitter). The post, which shared an early look at the feature, was a quote of a user known as the “Dogecoin designer,” who had earlier posted a tutorial on how to use it.
Unsurprisingly, XRP and Shiba Inu (SHIB) fans jumped in, responding with humor, curiosity, and a bit of hope. Lucie, Shiba Inu’s official marketing figure, replied with a playful GIF of a SHIB dog using a banana as a phone, jokingly celebrating the news.
Meanwhile, @XRPcryptowolf, a well-known XRP supporter, seized the opportunity to revisit a question he’s been asking Musk:
“When will X start accepting XRP payments?”
He’s often pointed out the similarities between the X logo and XRP’s branding, suggesting a possible synergy—though Musk has long made it clear that his crypto of choice is Dogecoin.
Still, the tweet sparked widespread excitement across the crypto space, with users from multiple communities applauding Musk’s ongoing push to expand X’s functionality. Many see these upgrades as a step closer to Musk’s vision of transforming X into an "everything app"—a platform that merges social media, communication, payments, and more.
As Musk rolls out new features, the XRP and SHIB armies remain hopeful their tokens could somehow play a role in the app's future—especially if Musk ever decides to diversify beyond Dogecoin.