Skylight Launches as Decentralized TikTok Alternative Backed by Mark Cuban

The app, built on the AT Protocol and connected to Bluesky's network, debuts with plans for creator-friendly features and cross-platform accessibility.

• Skylight, a decentralized short-form video app, is now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store after 10 weeks of development.
• The app is built on the AT Protocol, allowing interoperability with Bluesky's network of over 33.8 million users and other ATProto-based platforms.
• Co-founded by Tori White, a former travel influencer, and Reed Hermeyer, Skylight was conceived in response to concerns over a potential TikTok ban in the U.S.
• Mark Cuban, alongside the Graham & Walker Venture Fund, provided pre-seed funding to support Skylight's vision of a creator-friendly and open social media platform.
• Future updates are set to include features like duets, stitching, playlists, and customizable content feeds, aiming to enhance the user experience.

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