X will launch a marketplace for inactive handles. Premium+ and Business users can request “Priority” usernames for free; approved requests transfer the handle and reserve the old one. “Rare” handles like @Pizza and @Tom will be sold via public drops or invite-only purchases, priced from $2,500 to seven figures. Selection factors include past contributions, intended use, and reach. Users can register interest to be notified when specific handles become available.
That, but also personally amused that it was 4 years from this to official Twitter policy.
CHT, @aza, @tristanharris have shaped a lot of this convo over the years.