Bluesky, which is considered as an alternative to Elon Musk’s X (twitter), is becoming popular among social media users, particularly among youth across the world. It has gained millions of users. According to a report, one million users add to its reach daily.
It is reported that the Bluesky has seen great boost after the results of the 2024 US presidential election.
Its rapid growth and popularity raise some questions.
What is Bluesky?
Bluesky is a decentralized social networking application that was conceptualized by Jack Dorsey, the former CEO of Twitter. It was developed in parallel with X (twitter) and offers a similar user interface, but with some key differences. Bluesky allows users to choose their algorithm, has a federated design, and enables community-specific moderation. This means that users have more control over their experience and can customize their feed to suit their preferences.
How do you use Bluesky?
The users can create an account, which is represented as @username.bsky.social as well as a display name that appears more prominent in bold text, through singing up.
The app resembles X (twitter) with respect to its operations and functions. Upon the app, the posts themselves can be replied to, retweeted, liked and, shared.
Is Bluesky free?
Yes, it is free of cost and open to the public.
How does Bluesky make money?
Bluesky aims to create a sustainable network free of advertising revenue by introducing paid services, ensuring the platform remains free for end-users. To achieve this, Bluesky has explored alternative monetization strategies.
The key strategies include launching a paid service offering custom domains for unique user handles.
Is Bluesky on iOS and Android?
Yes. Bluesky has been rolled out to Android users, which was initially launched to iOS users.
Who owns Bluesky?
Jack Dorsey, founder of ‘twitter,’ funded Bluesky. However, he is not involved in routine activities and no longer sits on the company’s board. The CEO of Bluesky is Jay Graber, who previously worked as a software engineer for the cryptocurrency Zcash, then founded an event-planning site called ‘Happening’.
