Bluesky Gains 700,000 Users as X Exodus Follows Trump Election Win
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Following the U.S. presidential election, many users dissatisfied with X (formerly Twitter) are migrating to Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform. Bluesky's user base has surged from 9 million in September to over 14.6 million, briefly making it the No. 2 iPhone app in the U.S. App Store. The platform's growth is attributed to its higher engagement rates and customizable features, contrasting with X's perceived right-wing bias under Elon Musk's ownership. Concerns remain about Bluesky potentially becoming partisan, but its decentralized nature offers users more control over their experience.
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