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Federation is the future of social media, says Bluesky CEO Jay Graber
The Verge
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1y ago
Medial
Jay Graber, CEO of Bluesky Social, discusses the future of social media and the importance of decentralization. Bluesky is an open-source, decentralized social network built on the AT Protocol, which allows users to take their usernames, following, and data to different servers as they wish. The goal is to create an open and public conversation on an open protocol, while giving users control over their own data and identities. Graber emphasizes the importance of collaboration, flexibility, and experimentation in building a healthier social media ecosystem.
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As Threads deprioritizes politics, Bluesky’s CEO touts custom feeds and user choice in social media
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Meta's decision to remove politics from its recommendations has led to an opportunity for Bluesky, a decentralized social media app. Bluesky's CEO, Jay Graber, highlighted the importance of algorithmic choice and user control over their feed. Bluesky allows users to have a highly political experience or filter out politics entirely. With customization options such as custom feeds powered by hashtags, Bluesky aims to provide a more personalized social media experience compared to centralized platforms like Meta-operated Facebook and Twitter. As Bluesky's user base continues to grow, its focus on user customization may attract users seeking alternatives to traditional social media platforms.
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Bluesky sees 1 mn new Brazilian users in 3 days after X suspension
Money Control
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11m ago
Medial
About one million new users joined Twitter-rival Bluesky in Brazil within three days after Supreme Court Judge Alexandre de Moraes suspended Elon Musk's X for not following orders. Bluesky has also become the top free iPhone app in Brazil, ranking ahead of Meta's Threads. On the ranking, Bluesky CEO Jay Graber said, "Good job Brazil, you made the right choice."
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Bluesky opens up federation, letting anyone run their own server
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
Bluesky, a social network competing with X, Threads, and Mastodon, is now opening up federation, allowing anyone to run their own server and connect it to the Bluesky network. This decentralized model gives users more control over their personal data, catering to the growing demand for privacy and autonomy in social networking. Bluesky, funded by Twitter and later spun out as its own company, has gained traction as an alternative to mainstream platforms. It now has over 5 million registered users and aims to provide a safer space for interaction through independent moderation and account portability.
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Bluesky isn't the 'new Twitter,' but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users
Economic Times
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8m ago
Medial
The death of Twitter has led to a migration of users to different social media platforms. One such alternative is Bluesky, a decentralized social network that allows for the creation of different servers and the movement of data and networks between them. Bluesky operates similar to Twitter, providing a familiar user experience. Since its launch, Bluesky has seen significant growth, attracting users who value control over their data and a decentralized platform. However, there are other alternatives like Mastodon and Threads, each with their own unique features and communities. Social media fragmentation is likely to continue, with no single platform replacing Twitter entirely.
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Jack Dorsey, Bluesky's most prominent backer, exits board
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Jack Dorsey, cofounder of X, formerly Twitter, has stepped down from the board of Bluesky, a decentralised social media platform he also cofounded. Bluesky is searching for a new board member to help build a social network that gives control to its users. Despite Dorsey's departure, Bluesky continues to grow, having amassed two million users and operates as an open-source social network on the 'atproto' decentralised protocol. Dorsey played a key role in funding and initiating the project. Bluesky recently introduced features such as mobile push notifications, user lists, email verification, and advanced preferences.
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Left-leaning influencers embrace Bluesky without abandoning X, Pew says | TechCrunch
TechCrunch
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2m ago
Medial
A Pew Research Center analysis shows a shift of left-leaning influencers to the social platform Bluesky. About 43% of 500 influencers studied opened Bluesky accounts by early 2025, with a significant influx post-2024 presidential election. However, 87% still maintain their presence on X, formerly Twitter. The study highlights a stark contrast between the political affiliations of these influencers, with more liberals joining Bluesky than conservatives. Posting activity on Bluesky is gradually increasing.
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Jack Dorsey's Bluesky usage surges after Elon Musk says will charge all X users
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The social media network Bluesky experienced a surge in new user sign-ups after Elon Musk announced that he will charge all X users a monthly fee. Following Musk's announcement, Bluesky's Android app saw half a million daily active users and its web traffic increased significantly. Bluesky received over 53,500 new signups - about 5% of its user base - in one day. Musk suggested that implementing a fee could help combat bots on the platform.
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What is Bluesky? Decentralized network thriving as users abandon Elon Musk’s X
Livemint
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8m ago
Medial
Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform, is gaining momentum and attracting millions of users, while its biggest rival, X, experiences a surge in deactivations. Initially started as a project under Twitter, Bluesky became an independent entity in 2021. It gained attention when X faced a ban in Brazil and experienced a mass exodus after Elon Musk's political leaning towards Donald Trump. Bluesky's user base has more than doubled to over 19 million, but it still has competition from Threads, which has a larger user base. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg plans to introduce a similar feature to Bluesky.
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Brazilians flock to Bluesky and Threads after X suspension
Economic Times
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11m ago
Medial
Millions of Brazilians have turned to social media platforms like Threads and Bluesky after the ban on Elon Musk's social network, X. Bluesky, created by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has gained over two million new users, while searches for Threads have quadrupled. However, there are concerns about smaller user bases and data protection. Despite the ban, some politicians, like President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, are actively using Threads and Bluesky, while others, like former President Jair Bolsonaro, are still not on Bluesky and use Threads to promote their Telegram account.
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Twitter Rival Bluesky Opens to Public Right as Farcaster Gains Steam
Startup News FYI
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1y ago
Medial
Twitter competitor Bluesky has opened its app to the public after a year of invite-only beta testing. Built upon a decentralized protocol, Bluesky aims to provide a censorship-resistant and privacy-focused social media experience. The platform has garnered over 3 million users since its beta launch, and with its public launch, aims to position itself as an alternative to Twitter. Meanwhile, another decentralized social media platform, Farcaster, has gained traction among tech and crypto enthusiasts, offering features such as NFT minting and in-app purchases.
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