#XSuperApp
XSuperApp (formerly Twitter), its evolution into a super app and what to expect in the short term:
🚀 What is X (formerly Twitter)?
• Rebranding in July 2023: change from “Twitter” to X, motivated by Elon Musk's vision to create an “everything app” .
• Inspired by WeChat, the leading app in China that integrates messaging, payments, services, etc.
🛠 Active and developing functionalities
1. XChat: private messaging with Bitcoin-style encryption, audio and video calls, ephemeral messages, currently in pilot mode .
2. X Money / Wallet:
• Digital wallet with Visa support for P2P payments and investment/finance initiation from the U.S.; plans to expand later  .
3. Investment and trading:
• Will allow investing and trading within the app, replicating WeChat's strategy .
4. Debit/Credit card:
• Exploring launching X cards linked to the wallet, possibly this year  .
🧩 Other initiatives under development
• Marketplace for creators: brands and creators connected directly, with integrated monetization .
• Startup search & AI summaries: tools for entrepreneurs, analytics with AI.
• Video and TV streams: long-form content on connected TV, YouTube TV style.
🔄 Current status and challenges
• Real advancements but still in early-stage; many functions still limited or in pilot .
• Clear challenges in financial regulation and data privacy .
• Despite the controversy and changes, X continues to gain users (now ~600 M according to Musk) and improving advertising revenue.
🔮 What’s coming in the next few months?
• Formal launch of the X Money Wallet with Visa — already in the U.S.
• Integration of investment and trading in the app.
• Possible launch of the X card (debit/credit).
• Ongoing expansion of XChat, with premium features.
• Boosting functionalities for creators, marketplace, and streaming.
