Elon Musk Is Building a DEX on Twitter—What This Means for Crypto

Elon Musk is making his boldest MOVE yet in finance, transforming X—formerly Twitter—into a decentralized finance powerhouse. The platform is quietly evolving into a full-fledged financial ecosystem, with in-app investing, tipping, and payments under development as part of X Money. A broader rollout is expected in 2025.

Visa has been confirmed as an official partner for X’s upcoming decentralized exchange (DEX), signaling major institutional backing. Musk’s vision mirrors China’s WeChat model, combining social media, payments, and crypto into a single super app. The integration of a DEX promises users greater financial autonomy, censorship resistance, and lower transaction fees.

Tech giants like Meta, TikTok, and Telegram are already exploring similar integrations, but Musk’s first-mover advantage could redefine Western digital finance. The move underscores crypto’s growing mainstream appeal, with decentralized infrastructure taking center stage.