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Initially, Kriok avoided paying for X Premium (formerly Twitter Blue), considering it a weak signal of authenticity. However, after a deepfake audio clip of him “endorsing” a crypto scam circulated on the platform, he relented. In August 2024, he subscribed to X Premium and submitted his government ID, official website, and a link to his Wikipedia-style bio on a reputable marketing database. Within 72 hours, the blue checkmark appeared. For X, status was a straightforward matter of identity confirmation combined with paid subscription.
: There are indications of the name appearing alongside investment-related hashtags (e.g., #gaelshareprice), suggesting a presence in the trading or financial advice community. gael kriok verified