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technology1 year ago•5 min saved

Bluesky's Meteoric Rise: From Twitter's Ashes to a 500% Traffic Surge

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has rapidly gained popularity as an alternative to Elon Musk's X, attracting over 13 million users. The platform emphasizes user empowerment, a welcoming environment, and evolving with feedback, while maintaining strict content guidelines against hate speech and exploitation. Bluesky's privacy policy avoids traditional advertising and data use for AI training, and it employs a unique moderation system involving community and third-party input. CEO Jay Graber leads the platform, which aims to provide a user-driven social network experience.

via Mashable|

#bluesky #contentmoderation #decentralization

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Bluesky Emerges as Top Alternative Amid Mass Exodus from Musk's X

Bluesky, a social media platform initially backed by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, is gaining popularity as users leave X (formerly Twitter) following new terms of service and the US election. The app, which has a familiar interface to X, has attracted millions of new users, reaching 17 million as of Friday. Despite some technical issues, Bluesky offers features like customizable handles and "skeets" (posts), making it an appealing alternative for those transitioning from X.

via Business Insider|

#bluesky #elonmusk #jackdorsey

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Bluesky: The New Social Haven for Fleeing X Users

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform created by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is rapidly gaining popularity as an alternative to Elon Musk's X, with around one million new sign-ups daily. The platform, which resembles the old Twitter, allows users to host their data on independent servers. Bluesky's growth has been fueled by political divisions and dissatisfaction with X, as well as endorsements from celebrities. Despite its rapid expansion, Bluesky faces challenges in monetization, as it seeks alternatives to advertising, such as paid services for custom domains.

via BBC.com|

#bluesky #decentralization #elonmusk

technology1 year ago•4 min saved

Bluesky Surges as Users Flee Musk's X Amid App Store Success

Bluesky, a decentralized social media platform similar to X (formerly Twitter), is experiencing a surge in users as people leave Elon Musk's platform following Donald Trump's election victory and Musk's new government role. Bluesky, co-founded by Jack Dorsey, offers features like blocking and moderation tools that appeal to users dissatisfied with Musk's changes to X. Despite its growth, Bluesky's user base remains much smaller than X's. Notable figures and organizations, including The Guardian and celebrities like Don Lemon, are migrating to Bluesky.

via Forbes|

#bluesky #decentralization #elonmusk

technology1 year ago•3 min saved

Bluesky Surges with 1 Million New Users Amid X Exodus Post-Election

Bluesky, a social media platform championed by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, has gained 1 million new users since the U.S. election, bringing its total to 15 million. This surge comes as users seek alternatives to X, formerly Twitter, amid concerns over hate speech and changes in terms of service. Bluesky, which opened to the public in February, offers features similar to X but aims to provide a space free from advertisements and hate speech. The platform has previously seen user growth following controversies involving X.

via The Seattle Times|

#bluesky #jackdorsey #socialmedia

technology1 year ago•9 min saved

Bluesky Surges in Popularity as Users Flee X Post-Election

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.

via TechCrunch|

#bluesky #decentralization #elonmusk

cryptocurrency2 years ago•2 min saved

"Crypto's Subtle Presence at the Super Bowl: From T-Shirts to Ad Absence"

Despite crypto firms passing up the opportunity to advertise at the Super Bowl, digital assets still managed to sneak into the conversation as Jack Dorsey sported a Satoshi branded T-shirt for the second year in a row, earning it the title of "the real Super Bowl ad." While crypto adverts were sidelined, the industry still found a way to make an appearance, with players from both teams discussing crypto and the economy ahead of the game. Additionally, Bitcoin slipped 1% to trade just below $48,000, and Ethereum fell to around $2,480 on Monday.

via DLNews|

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