Bluesky
Bluesky is a Public Benefit Corporation that operates a social app built on the AT Protocol, aiming to decentralize social media with over 5.2 million users as of March 2024.
About Bluesky
Bluesky is a social app designed to reimagine modern social media and public conversation online. It is built on the AT Protocol, an open-source toolbox focused on interoperability among social apps. With a user base exceeding 5.2 million as of March 2024, Bluesky offers features like account portability, algorithmic choice, and composable moderation.
Founders and Leadership
Bluesky was initially a project initiated by Jack Dorsey when he was the CEO of Twitter in 2019. It became an independent company in 2021 and is now a Public Benefit Corporation. The company is owned by Jay Graber and the Bluesky team, with Jack Dorsey and Jeremie Miller serving on the board.
AT Protocol
Bluesky is built on the AT Protocol, an open-source toolbox for creating interoperable social apps. This protocol allows for features such as account portability, algorithmic choice, and composable moderation. Unlike other protocols like Mastodon and ActivityPub, the choice of server does not affect the content users see on Bluesky.
Employment Opportunities at Bluesky
Bluesky is currently hiring for several key positions, including Backend Developer, Product Designer, and Senior Communications Strategist. These roles are integral to the further development and refinement of the platform, contributing to its goal of making social media operate more like the early days of the web.