"Bluesky Social Network Surges with Public Launch and Algorithm Options"

Bluesky, the open source Twitter alternative, gained over 850,000 users within a day of opening to the public, bringing its total sign-ups to just over 4 million. The surge in new users indicates ongoing interest in the platform and suggests competition for text-based Twitter alternatives. However, the rapid growth led to technical issues, highlighting the challenge of managing sudden surges. Bluesky's future success will depend on maintaining new growth and retaining user interest, as it aims to differentiate itself through open-source protocol and customization features.