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Decentralized Platform

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technology1 year ago

"Bluesky Social Network Removes Waitlist, Opens to Public"

Bluesky, a micro-blogging platform funded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, has opened to the public after a year as an invite-only app. The platform, which operates on a decentralized infrastructure called the AT Protocol, allows users to have more control over their social media experience and offers open source code for transparency and customization. Bluesky aims to provide a good user experience while also introducing features such as open federation and customizable content moderation services. However, the platform faces the challenge of competing with established networks like Threads and Mastodon, and must address concerns about harmful content and bad actors in the decentralized space.

social-media2 years ago

Elon Musk's Twitter Decision Sends Bluesky's Web Traffic Soaring

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform developed by Jack Dorsey, saw a surge in web traffic after Elon Musk's unpopular decision to limit the number of tweets non-paying users can read on Twitter. Bluesky, which is still in an invite-only beta phase, experienced record-high traffic and had to temporarily pause sign-ups due to performance issues. While Bluesky has big aspirations, it currently has a small user base of approximately 50,000 users. The platform's decentralized protocol aims to address the controversies and complications associated with Twitter.

technology2 years ago

"Meta's Sanely Run Twitter Competitor Takes Aim at Elon Musk and Instagram"

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, teased a new app called Project 92 during a company-wide meeting, which is rumored to be called Threads upon release. The app will rival Twitter and is designed to be "sanely run" with a focus on safety, ease of use, and reliability. The app will launch through Instagram and will be the first interconnected platform under Mark Zuckerberg's umbrella of platforms. Project 92 uses Instagram's account system and integrates with ActivityPub, making it a decentralized platform. The app could have an advantage over Twitter due to its alliance with Instagram, which has over 1 billion users.