BlockBeats news: On February 4, the X platform officially announced the results of a long-form content writing competition. The grand prize of one million dollars was awarded to Beaverd (@beaverd). The winning long-form article, titled "Deloitte, a $74 Billion Cancer That Has Spread Across the United States," explores the role of large government consulting firms in federal and state IT systems. The article has received 44.71 million views, 29,000 likes, and 7,700 retweets.
The Kobeissi Letter took the runner-up position with a prize of $500,000 for its economic analysis content. It provides real-time analysis of global tariffs and geopolitical trade changes, helping millions of people understand the reasons behind market fluctuations.
The Creator's Choice Award of $250,000 was presented to DAN KOE (@thedankoe) for sharing profound insights on personal development, helping people cultivate deep focus, clarify priorities, and build long-term advantages.
Honorable mentions went to Nick Shirley, Josh Wolfe, Kaizen Asiedu, and Ryan Hall, each receiving a $100,000 prize.
X platform has distributed over $2.5 million to top long-form content creators, marking a significant shift toward rewarding high-quality, in-depth content creation rather than merely fragmented short posts. Elon Musk himself promoted this initiative, stating, "$1M prize for the top article" (a $1 million prize for the best long-form article on X).