Bluesky, the exclusive invitation-only social media app, has soared past the 2 million user mark just one year after its debut.
This significant growth follows closely on the heels of the platform reaching the 1 million user milestone merely a couple of months ago.
Bluesky Hits 2 Million Users
Bluesky in App Store
As the Bluesky team notes on the latest blog, the journey of the small app commenced on November 16, 2022, with the inception of Bluesky and its very first post.
Now, a year later, the platform celebrates an impressive user base of 2 million individuals. More users are rapidly embracing this exclusive social network.
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Opening Gates to Public Web Access
Currently, Bluesky operates as an invitation-only platform, requiring users to have an account for post access. However, things are set to change this month.
Bluesky announces the imminent release of a public web interface, breaking down barriers and enabling users to view posts without logging into an account. The team wants to enhance accessibility, particularly for real-time commentary and breaking news on the platform.
Embracing Federation in 2023
Recognizing the risks associated with platform dependence, Bluesky unveils plans for federation, scheduled for early next year, 9to5Mac reports.
Federation is a revolutionary approach that liberates users from reliance on a single platform. By distributing data across independently-hosted servers, it ensures individual ownership of data.
Bluesky aims to make the platform "billionaire-proof," subtly alluding to past incidents involving other social media platforms.
"That's why our biggest priority right now is launching the federation, which is timelined for early next year. This is one of the core features of Bluesky that makes it "billionaire-proof" - you'll always have the freedom to choose (and to exit) instead of being held to the whims of private companies or black box algorithms. And wherever you go, your friends and relationships will be there too."
Bluesky as Twitter Alternative
Even before Elon Musk acquired Twitter, which is now called X, many people have been calling Bluesky as the next microblogging platform that they want to explore. At that time, the company was still owned by Jack Dorsey.
According to Tech Times, it was only in 2023 when the app received both Android and iOS support. From the get go, it's a decentralized platform designed for a few users who want to simply get away from the Twitter drama.
Just like X, you can also follow your favorite celebrities, influencers, and artists in Bluesky. With Authenticated Transfer Protocol, transferring your digital credential from Bluesky to another platform is made easier.
According to Dorsey, Bluesky is simply a "trimmed-down version of Twitter" in some way. It has the Followers and Posts Tabs, as well, making it a perfect "X" substitute.
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