The social network Bluesky has been growing at a rapid rate ever since the US presidential elections concluded. Since the elections on November 5th, the site has gained over 11 million users, pushing it to over 25 million users by December 17. Bluesky has been gaining one million users daily, making it an alternative to Elon Musk’s X, formerly known as Twitter.
What Made Bluesky So Popular?
What started as a small startup with only 20 full-time employees, has now attracted many academics, journalists, left-wing politicians, who have left X behind, and even Mark Hamill, our very own Luke Skywalker!
Undoubtedly, Bluesky’s success has to be attributed to the discontent user of X. While X has leaned heavily into deregulation and broad freedom of expression, Bluesky offers a different promise. It’s about creating a safer, more tailored space for users, user-driven control and customisable moderation.
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In recent times, dissatisfaction with X has been brewing. Users have increased concerns about bot activity and content accuracy and moderation, leaving them frustrated. On the other hand, Bluesky has taken a completely different path. It is appealing to users who enjoy unfiltered discussions and a wide range of perspectives.
Moderation and Safety Tools
Bluesky allows users to mute specific words, tags, or entire accounts and even create moderation lists to shape the experience. It is a way to craft a space that feels more aligned with your preferences.
How to Sign Up?
To sign up for Bluesky, users just need to go to the main page and create an account. They can download the app for iOS and Android or use Bluesky on their desktop.
Bluesky’s rapid growth is also attracting attention from investors. According to Axios, after raising $ 15 million in Series A funding, the platform is all set for even more investment as it becomes a refuge for millions of former X users.
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