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Bluesky Emerges as a Leading Alternative to Elon Musk's X

The decentralized social media platform gains popularity amid dissatisfaction with changes at X, attracting millions of new users.

  • Bluesky, conceptualized by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is a decentralized social media platform that has gained over 14.5 million users.
  • The platform saw a significant increase in users following policy changes at X, including controversial adjustments to the block feature and AI training on user posts.
  • Bluesky offers a Twitter-like interface with customizable algorithms and a federated design, allowing users to choose their moderation communities.
  • The platform's growth has been fueled by dissatisfaction with X's rise in toxic discourse and changes to its terms of service, prompting users to seek alternatives.
  • Bluesky, now led by CEO Jay Graber, aims to sustain itself through subscription services for premium features, avoiding reliance on advertising.
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