Elon Musk's X Staff Must Prove Their Worth for Stock Grants

- Elon Musk emailed X staff about stock grants, but they must prove their worth. - Employees need to submit a one-page summary of their contributions to get stock options. - Tensions rise as promotions were delayed and layoffs loom under Musk's ownership. - X still owes staff their annual equity refresher, initially promised for April. - Last stock refresh in October 2023 valued X at $19 billion, down from Musk's $44 billion purchase. Source: [The Verge](https://www.theverge.com/2024/8/23/24226830/elon-musk-email-x-twitter-stock-grants)