Will Money Disappear by the 2050s?

Musk's Timeline and the Arrival of AGI

Optimus goes on sale and AGI appears in 2026
If Elon Musk's predictions come true, the future looks like this. In 2026, Optimus robots go on sale and AGI surpassing humans appears.

Robotaxis and the Self-Driving Ecosystem

2028: the dawn of driverless transport
In 2028, robotaxis roll out in large numbers.

Home Robots and Mars Colonization

2030: a household revolution and full superintelligence
In 2030, millions of Optimus robots are produced each year and do all the housework and childcare. Superintelligent AI is complete, and a self-sufficient city of thousands appears on Mars.

The End of Labor and an Economic Utopia

2035–2045: no more poverty and guaranteed income
From 2035 to 2045, robots do all the work, poverty disappears and everyone is guaranteed a high income. Work becomes just a hobby.

The Energy Revolution and a Million-Person City on Mars

The 2050s: the solar age and Mars settlement
In the 2050s, most of Earth's energy comes from solar power. The concept of money disappears, and a city of a million people is completed on Mars.

A Realistic Reading of the Timeline

The gap between prediction and execution
But let's not forget: most of Elon's predictions end up 2 to 10 years late.