X Announces $1 Million Prize for Best Long-Form Article by US Premium Users

Elon Musk's social media platform X has announced a $1 million prize for the best-performing original long-form article of at least 1,000 words, published during the next payout period. The contest, open only to US-based Premium subscribers aged 18 and above, aims to promote high-impact content that shapes conversation and culture. Entries will be judged primarily on Verified Home Timeline impressions, with disqualifications for hateful, fraudulent, or AI-assisted content unless permitted. Multiple submissions are allowed, and the contest runs from January 16 to 28, 2026.