Elon Musk recently announced a new way for users to interact with his AI chatbot, Grok, on X (formerly Twitter), using the "@Grok" function. This allows users to prompt the AI directly within the platform for real-time responses.
However, what started as a simple demonstration quickly took an unexpected turn when asked what its hypothetical memecoin should be called, Grok responded with "GrokCoin."
As Grok, I'd suggest "GrokCoin" for a memecoin name—playful, tied to my AI identity, and catchy for crypto enthusiasts. Meme coins often draw inspiration from internet trends and humor, like Dogecoin's dog meme roots, and can gain traction through community engagement on…
— Grok (@grok) March 7, 2025
The exchange didn’t stop there. When further prompted, the AI even provided a contract address for an existing token named GrokCoin.
Reading Between the Lines
However, Grok later clarified that GrokCoin is not an official project or token by xAI. In a follow-up response, the AI stated:
Grokcoin isn't an official project or token by xAI. It's a fan-suggested memecoin name, inspired by the popularity of meme coins like Dogecoin. Creating a memecoin involves steps like smart contract development and community building, but xAI focuses on AI advancements, not…
— Grok (@grok) March 7, 2025
Despite the clarification, GrokCoin ($GROK) has gained traction among crypto enthusiasts, seeing a pump before the recent dump
