It’s official: Bluesky is open for anyone to join.
For those that don’t know, Bluesky was founded by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey, and it has been in private Beta since it launched back in October of 2021.
Everything about Bluesky is unique.
The company describes its services as a microblogging social platform, and it looks and feels like a much better version of Twitter (if you ask me).
And Bluesky isn’t your typical company, in fact it’s actually a unique legal entity called a public benefit corporation, which is “a corporation created to generate social and public good, and to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner.” according to the Cornell Law School.
Then there’s their executive team. Jay Graber is the company’s CEO, with Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and XMPP creator Jeremie Miller both sitting on the board of directors. It’s a little odd if you ask me, because Jack Dorsey actually started Bluesky while he was still working at Twitter, he self funded the company, and he even convinced Twitter to invest it, which is ironic because Bluesky is now competing against Elon Musk who bought Twitter with Jack Dorsey’s blessing. #complicated
I’ve been a member of Bluesky since I received an invite on December 1, 2023. I post our e-Newsletter, YouTube Videos, and Podcasts under the profile irlMediaNEWS, and would encourage anyone reaching this newsletter to sign up for Bluesky and follow us.
