Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire with SpaceX's IPO

TL;DR

Elon Musk is the first person to reach trillionaire status, based on SpaceX's IPO valuation.
SpaceX's stock debut at $135 per share boosted Musk's net worth to over $1 trillion.
Musk's wealth at its peak exceeded $1.14 trillion, making him richer than 46% of the world's population.
The wealth of a trillionaire is comparable to the GDP of 19 of the world's largest nations.
The IPO is expected to create new millionaires among SpaceX employees, but Musk remains the primary beneficiary due to his significant stake.
Musk owns approximately 42% of SpaceX, along with stock options, contributing to his vast fortune.
Oxfam America has described Musk's rise as a sign of a 'new Gilded Age' and a 'new pinnacle of oligarchy'.

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