The image features Pepe donning golden armor and holding a video game controller, a humorous and sarcastic nod to the meme’s long-standing presence in online culture.
The meme character Pepe the Frog has become synonymous with internet humor and is often used to symbolise a variety of emotions from absurdity to rebellion. Musk’s decision to adopt this image and name has led to widespread speculation about its meaning and potential implications.
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The name Kekius Maximus is not just a random meme reference — it is also associated with a cryptocurrency token. Kekius Maximus is a meme-inspired crypto project that operates on multiple blockchain platforms, including
Ethereum and Solana.
The token has gained significant attention recently, surging by an impressive 497.56% in just 24 hours as of December 27, with its price sitting at around $0.005667.
Despite the connection to cryptocurrency, Musk has yet to clarify whether his profile changes are directly linked to the token or if they are merely a playful update. In a post on X, Musk teased, “Kekius Maximus will soon reach level 80 in hardcore PoE” — likely referring to the popular video game Path of Exile, known for its complex gameplay mechanics.
Musk’s involvement in cryptocurrency is well-documented, and his frequent Twitter updates often reference digital currencies. This latest move comes just weeks after US President-elect Donald Trump announced that Musk would lead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) under his administration. The department, humorously named after the Dogecoin cryptocurrency—an asset Musk has long championed—aims to reduce government bureaucracy.
This isn’t the first time Musk has caused a stir with his X profile. In January 2023, he famously changed his display name to Mr. Tweet, only to later joke that the platform wouldn’t let him change it back.
As Musk continues to blur the lines between technology, humour, and cryptocurrency, his online antics are sure to keep the internet buzzing for weeks to come.
