Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, has officially resigned from the board of Bluesky, the decentralized social media platform he helped conceive and fund. His departure was confirmed by Bluesky in a post dated May 5, which also mentioned that the platform is now on the lookout for a new board member.
The Genesis and Growth of Bluesky
Initiated in late 2019 while Dorsey was still the CEO of Twitter, Bluesky was envisioned as an independent entity dedicated to creating an open and decentralized standard for social media. Dorsey’s aim was to fund a small team of up to five open-source architects, engineers, and designers to bring this vision to life. After several years of development, Bluesky launched in beta in March 2023 and opened its doors to all users on February 7, 2024. As of now, the platform boasts approximately 5.6 million users.
Dorsey’s Departure and Current Endeavors
The specifics behind Dorsey’s decision to leave the board were not disclosed by either party. Prior to the announcement, Dorsey had already hinted at his departure in response to an inquiry on X (formerly known as Twitter), where he simply answered “no” when asked if he was still on the Bluesky board. In recent activities on X, Dorsey has been actively promoting grants for open interest protocols and referred to the platform as “freedom technology.”
Noteworthy Social Media Moves
Interestingly, on the same day, it was noted by the tech executive social activity tracker, Big Tech Alert, that Dorsey had pared down his following list to just three individuals: Elon Musk, Stella Assange (the wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange), and Edward Snowden, a former NSA contractor and whistleblower. This move has sparked discussions, particularly considering Dorsey’s previous criticism of Musk’s management of X in April 2023, which he expressed on Bluesky, suggesting possible reconciliation or strategic alignment between the two.
Looking Forward
As Bluesky continues to grow and seeks to fill the vacancy left by Dorsey, the tech community watches closely to see how this decentralized platform will evolve and how Dorsey’s departure might influence its development and strategic direction. The search for a new board member is underway, with the platform likely seeking someone who can contribute to Bluesky’s mission of reshaping the social media landscape.
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