Bluesky Surges in Popularity as Users Flee X Post-Election
TL;DR
Bluesky is a decentralized social media platform developed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, designed to offer an alternative to Twitter, now X, after Elon Musk's acquisition. It uses the open-source AT Protocol, allowing transparency and customization. Bluesky, which became publicly accessible in February 2024, has grown rapidly, reaching over 14.5 million users by November 2024. It offers features similar to Twitter, such as posts, replies, and likes, but emphasizes user control and privacy. Bluesky aims to sustain itself through paid services rather than advertising.
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- Bluesky Adds One Million New Users After Election The New York Times
- BlueSky Hits #1 In The App Store, Is It Worth Switching From Twitter? Forbes
- Bluesky adds 700,000 new members as users flee X after the US election The Guardian
- Users Flee X for Bluesky After Owner Elon Musk Powers Trump Election Win The Daily Beast
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