Some users are looking for alternatives to Twitter because of the confusion surrounding checkmarks, subscriptions, and an increasing number of what appear to be haphazard decisions made by Elon Musk, the platform’s owner. Many are only considering Bluesky, which has its own roots in Twitter and essentially behaves in a very similar way. US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, writer-comedian Dril, and model Chrissy Teigen are just a few of its most recent followers. However, it is currently invite-only. The site said on Thursday that it saw the most recent single-day increase in users.
Here’s everything you need to know about Bluesky
On the surface, Bluesky is a platform that resembles Twitter in terms of appearance and functions, albeit in a more straightforward way. Users can create profiles and publish text and images on Bluesky. Under the hood is where the true difference is. The Bluesky project is about constructing the back-end interface that will allow any social site to link in, rather than building a social platform like Twitter or Facebook, so users may maintain their identity and connections across services.
A decentralized network would enable consumers to compare platforms and choose the ones with the greatest user interfaces or content moderation options, eliminating their dependence on certain service providers and granting them more control over how their data is used. The Bluesky project was kicked off by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey in 2019, initially funded by the platform as a side project to develop a decentralized social media standard. Dorsey said upon its launch that his goal was for Twitter to “ultimately be a client of this standard.” In 2022, under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Jay Graber, Bluesky announced the launch of the Bluesky PBLLC as an independent organization.
While Dorsey was involved in Musk’s takeover of Twitter, their relationship appears to have soured
Simply put, no. It became independent long before Musk acquired Twitter. While Dorsey was involved in Musk’s takeover of Twitter, their relationship appears to have soured. Well, not many, at least not yet. 40,000 people have been given access to the service, which is presently only available by invitation, according to Graber, who spoke with Bloomberg on Friday. But there are significantly more people who are interested.
Approximately 360,000 people have downloaded the Bluesky iPhone app, according to analytics firm Data.ai. Additionally, Bluesky recently released an Android app, which has achieved notable success in the US, UK, and Japanese Google Play download charts. Politicians, celebrities, and businesspeople are among the users who are swarming to Bluesky. James Gunn, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy, has already joined and accrued over 2,400 followers, while model and TV personality Chrissy Teigen released a tweet on Friday with a link to her brand-new Bluesky account. Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and social media personality Dril, who has 1.8 million Twitter followers, also made their platform debuts on Thursday.
Impersonation is a problem even though the community is still quite tiny and regulated
Impersonation is a problem even though the community is still quite tiny and regulated. Several accounts have been reported as fake, including one user who impersonated Myspace co-founder Tom Anderson and now has a warning label on their profile. Users can presently report accounts for impersonation on Bluesky. Currently, an invitation code is required in order to access Bluesky. Additionally, you must be on the waitlist to receive an invite code. On the Bluesky app or website, you can register to have your name added to the list.
But signing up won’t give you a time estimate for when the doors will open to you; right now, it’s a waiting game and a bit of a lottery. However, if you are exceptionally fortunate, you might receive an invitation from a developer or a small group of committed Bluesky users who are prepared and able to share codes.