Bluesky news and trends

Jack Dorsey’s Social Platform Bluesky Drops Invite-Only Requirement
Mobile Applications // February 06, 2024

Social media app and so-called “Twitter alternative” Bluesky dropped its red velvet rope. After almost a year as an invitation-only microblogging site, the 3-million-member platform is now letting anyone who wants to join sign up, the company said in a blog post Tuesday (Feb. 6),...

Community.com, Artifact and Substack Creating Next-Gen Social Platforms Around Text
Social Commerce // April 25, 2023

Rising next-gen social engagement platforms are not on the metaverse or Web3 but rather simplified and streamlined text-based apps that draw together like-minded users and drive commerce through true interest and engagement, relying less on algorithmic feeds. Among those leading the way is Community.com, the social...

Graber To Lead Twitter-Backed Social Web Startup Bluesky
Personnel // August 16, 2021

Cryptocurrency developer Jay Graber announced Monday (August 16) on Twitter she has been chosen to lead decentralized social media platform Blue Sky. In the Twitter thread, she said she’ll oversee the company recently launched by Twitter to decentralize social media. I’m excited to announce that...

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Bluesky Nears 4 Million Users After Dropping Invite-Only Requirement

February 07, 2024
Social media app Bluesky has experienced a surge in popularity since its public launch, attracting nearly 800,000 new users in its first day open to the public. This rapid growth is expected to push the total number of users to over 4 million Wednesday (Feb. 7), TechCrunch reported Wednesday. The decentralized and open-source platform’s journey began with an […]

Jack Dorsey’s Social Platform Bluesky Drops Invite-Only Requirement

February 06, 2024
Social media app and so-called “Twitter alternative” Bluesky dropped its red velvet rope. After almost a year as an invitation-only microblogging site, the 3-million-member platform is now letting anyone who...

Graber To Lead Twitter-Backed Social Web Startup Bluesky

August 16, 2021
Cryptocurrency developer Jay Graber announced Monday (August 16) on Twitter she has been chosen to lead decentralized social media platform Blue Sky. In the Twitter thread, she said she’ll oversee...