Bluesky is the latest app users are flocking to in an effort to replace X. We answer all your questions about the social network.

More good news for those looking to exit Meta's social app ecosystem in favor of a more open alternative: An independent developer is building a

T he social network Bluesky has been growing at a rapid rate ever since the 2024 US presidential election concluded. The site has added over 12 million users since the November el

If you’ve heard of Bluesky, you’ve probably heard of it as a clone of Twitter where liberals can take refuge. But under the hood it’s structured fundamentally differently—in a way that could point us to a healthier internet for everyone, regardless of politics or identity.

There’s a reported uptick in bots spamming the hot new social platform, throwing a wrench in its plans to compete with X and Threads.

If TikTok bites the dust (as it is expected to do on Sunday ), billionaire Mark Cuban says he’d be open to financing an alternative video-sharing platform that is built off the protocol developed by microblogging site Bluesky.

Fake accounts are increasingly active on Bluesky, spreading disinformation and testing the network's countermeasures.

The new organization wants to build on the open-source, user-defined model of the increasingly popular platform Bluesky, in case it, too, comes under the control of a billionaire owner.

Mark Cuban has shown interest in funding a TikTok alternative. This move comes in light of the potential shutdown of TikTok this weekend.

Considering that budget is also a concern, one way to lower risk is to partner with micro-influencers, including those on local and regional levels. And don’t forget about your own team. Employee brand ambassadors can bring a level of authenticity to your brand persona that speaks to potential customers on both the B2C and B2B sides.

Thankfully, despite the fickle nature of most app users, Bluesky seems to have managed to break through and become a really promising alternative. And thanks to the fundamental nature of its open protocol, anyone can build their own apps that piggyback off the Bluesky social graph.

Since Elon Musk torpedoed Twitter, Bluesky has seen a stunning surge. CEO Jay Graber is working on “billionaire-proofing” social media against any similar takeover.