Elon Musk says X will let users send $1 by long-pressing like button
Social media platform X is introducing a feature that lets users send $1 to creators by long-pressing the like button through X Money, according to owner Elon Musk.
Social media platform X is preparing to roll out a tipping mechanism integrated directly into its core interface. Elon Musk announced that users will soon be able to send $1 to someone simply by long-pressing the like button on a post.[2][1]
Musk stated that the direct microtransactions will be processed through X Money, expanding the platform's native financial services and enabling one-tap payments tied to standard user interactions.[2][3][4]
Key facts
- Elon Musk announced that X is adding a feature allowing users to send someone $1 by long-pressing the like button.
- The $1 tipping feature will operate through X Money.
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Cointelegraph@CointelegraphPost on X ·
⚡ JUST IN: Elon Musk says X is adding a long-press on the like button to send someone $1 via X Money. Tipping just became one tap away. https://t.co/fdYu8Lho74
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Elon Musk@elonmuskPost on X ·
We’re adding long press on like to send someone $1 via 𝕏 Money
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The Wolf Of All Streets@scottmelkerPost on X ·
JUST IN: Elon Musk says X is adding long-press on like to send someone $1 with X Money
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Polymarket@PolymarketPost on X ·
JUST IN: Elon Musk reveals 𝕏 will soon let users send $1 payments directly through the Like button, powered by 𝕏 Money.
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