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Bluesky's open-source foundation means users have more control over their data.
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A New Platform Gains Momentum
Jack Dorsey-founded Bluesky saw its user base skyrocket to 21 million, in a significant reset in the social media landscape after the elections in the United States. The unexpected surge has put the companyās 20-person team in "firefighting mode," as they scramble to add server capacity.
Hereās everything you need to know about building connections on the social media platform on everyoneās mind.
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Whatās Behind Blueskyās Tech? š§āš» š¦
Users say itās exactly like an older version of Twitter (rebranded to X) that they loved and missed.
Bluesky is built on AT Protocol, which prioritises decentralisation.
Unlike other social media platforms, its open-source foundation means users have more control over their data.
Bluesky also offers a feature that users have nicknamed the ānuclear blockā, which prevents all interaction with blocked accounts.
Kickstart Your Bluesky Journey with Starter Packs ā”ļø
Academicians, Journalists, and Scientists say this Bluesky feature is helping them re-discover each other's findings. Starter packs will enable a head start on BlueSky.
These āpacksā are lists of users, created by users. They're usually centred around a specific topic (AI, tech, health, business).
Credits: CNET
They are similar to X's lists, where you can create your groups of users and share those groups with other people.
Hereās how to make one šļø
On your desktop or mobile app:
Navigate to your profile.
Tap Starter Packs, to the left of your posts, replies, media and likes.
Tap Create.
Give your pack a name and a quick description. Tap Next.
Add accounts to the list by searching for them or selecting from your following list. Tap Next.
Add any feeds to your pack. Tap Skip if you don't want to select a particular feed.
FAQ: How do I find starter packs related to my niche?
Independent developers are building a new searchable library of starter packs. This one, for instance, houses more than 36,001 Bluesky starter packs to get you started.
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